Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 3980: Online platforms required to provide information pertaining to algorithm use, design transparency and user choice required, civil penalties provided, and rulemaking authorized.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HF 3980 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Online platforms required to provide information pertaining to algorithm use, design transparency and user choice required, civil penalties provided, and rulemaking authorized. Primary sponsor: Kristin Bahner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Bahner | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 37B |
| Steve Elkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 50B |
| Sandra Feist | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 39B |
| Ginny Klevorn | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 42B |
| Kari Rehrauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 35B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy