Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 5277: Definition of employee modification under the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act and whistleblower protections to explicitly include incarcerated people
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SF 5277 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on May 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Definition of employee modification under the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act and whistleblower protections to explicitly include incarcerated people. Primary sponsor: Clare Oumou Verbeten (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Oumou Verbeten | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 66 |
| Jim Abeler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Bobby Joe Champion | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 59 |
| Jen McEwen | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- Introduction and first reading