Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 2971: Kayla's HOPE Act establishment

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: May 8, 2026 ·Record last updated: Nov 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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SF 2971 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Kayla's HOPE Act establishment. Primary sponsor: Scott Dibble (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): Effective date 05/08/2026.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7 · Republican 2

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Scott Dibble	Primary sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	Senate	61
Julia Coleman	Co-sponsor	Republican	Senate	48
Rick Hansen	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	53B
Mike Howard	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	51A
Larry Kraft	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	46A
Bjorn Olson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	22A
Kari Rehrauer	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	35B
Ann Johnson Stewart	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	Senate	45
Bianca Virnig	Co-sponsor	Democratic-Farmer-Labor	House	52B

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

May 8, 2026Effective date 05/08/2026
May 7, 2026Secretary of State Chapter 77 05/07/26
May 7, 2026Governor's action Approval 05/07/26
May 7, 2026Secretary of State, Filed 05/07/2026
May 7, 2026Governor approval 05/07/2026
May 6, 2026Presentment date 05/06/26
May 6, 2026Presented to Governor 05/06/2026
May 4, 2026Returned from House
April 30, 2026Bill was passed
April 30, 2026Third reading
April 28, 2026House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day 04/30/26
April 27, 2026Second reading

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Key facts

Bill: SF 2971
Chamber: Senate
Introduced: March 24, 2025
Stage: Enacted
Last action: May 8, 2026

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