ST. PAUL, Minn. –Several new laws are set to take effect in Minnesota on January 1, 2025, following approval from Governor Tim Walz in 2023. These laws span a wide range of areas, from consumer protections to environmental regulations, offering new protections and expectations for residents.
Ticketing Fairness Act: “Taylor Swift” Bill for Concertgoers
Inspired by the 2023 ticketing debacle for Taylor Swift’s U.S. Bank Stadium concert, the Ticketing Fairness Act introduces consumer protections for concertgoers. Under this law, all ticket prices must include all fees upfront, banning deceptive advertising and speculative pricing. The law also addresses the use of bots in purchasing tickets, requiring them to disclose how they operate if necessary for investigation.
Transparent Pricing: No Hidden Fees
Beginning in 2025, businesses in Minnesota will be required to display the full price of goods and services, including all mandatory fees, up front. Sellers must clearly indicate any additional charges like flat fees or percentages before the customer completes their purchase. However, exemptions include certain vehicle-related fees and real estate services.
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Salary Disclosure in Job Listings
To aid job seekers, employers in Minnesota will now be required to include salary ranges and detailed benefits in job postings. This transparency aims to give candidates a clearer idea of the compensation package for each role.
Campus Voting Expansion
New laws ensure easier access to voting for students. College campuses with at least 100 students living on-site will be eligible for additional polling places during state general and off-year city elections. The state will reimburse local election officials for the cost of establishing these sites.
Bans on Binary Triggers and Mercury Bulbs
Starting in 2025, binary triggers, which allow a firearm to shoot on both trigger pull and release, will be banned in Minnesota. This decision comes after a tragic incident involving a shooter in Burnsville who used binary triggers in 2024. Additionally, lightbulbs containing mercury will be banned, except for specific uses like photocopying and sterilization, under oversight from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Renter Protections and Tenant Associations
Minnesota is also strengthening renter protections. Tenants will now have the right to form associations and be protected from retaliation by landlords if they report code violations or testify in court. Violating landlords could face penalties, including fines and attorney fees.
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Prescription Drug Price Caps
A new law will limit the monthly costs of life-saving medications such as insulin, asthma inhalers, and EpiPens to $25. Medical supplies like insulin pens and syringes will be capped at $50. This move is expected to help families save money on essential medications.
Minnesota PFAS Ban Impacting Youth Motorsports
Minnesota’s new ban on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as “forever chemicals,” will have a significant impact on youth motorsports. The ban affects 11 categories of products, including dirt bikes and ATVs designed for children. Dealers of these products, who learned of the ban late, now face having unsellable inventory in the state.
These new laws are set to bring about significant changes in Minnesota, impacting everything from concert experiences to the affordability of prescription drugs.
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