MINNEAPOLIS – The new year marks the start of new laws taking effect in Minnesota that will impact the health, wallet and safety of Minnesotans.
Consumer laws
From January 1, 2025, ticket sellers must show the full costs in advance. Misleading advertising will be banned and companies will also be required to send ticket buyers their proof of purchase and refund policy within 24 hours.
So called junk costs will also be a thing of the past in 2025, when companies will no longer be allowed to charge extra charges. It applies to ‘service charges’ often included in online purchases, as well as restaurant bills with added ‘health and wellness charges’.
“It will ensure transparent pricing so consumers can make informed decisions about how they spend their hard-earned money,” said DFL Senator Lindsay Port.
Health laws
The first phase of Amara’s Law will come into effect, deliberately adding a ban PFAS from 11 product categories, such as cookware, carpets, toys and cosmetics.
Health insurance will have to cover abortion and abortion-related services, just like other procedures. They will also have to pay for wigs for cancer patients or anyone experiencing hair loss due to a health condition.
Gun laws
Buying a gun for someone who is not legally allowed to have one, also called a weapon purchase of strawwill become a crime. Binary triggers or devices on weapons that can double the rate of fire will also be banned.
Labor laws
Minnesota will do that require employers to include salary ranges in job postings for open positionsas well as an overview of the benefits.
“It will, I think, create more trust between employers and applicants,” says Leonard Yang, career coach at Beard Avenue Coaching.
Yang hopes it will improve pay equity and save applicants and employers time and stress.
“It will actually make things so much easier and clearer for job seekers and, above all, contribute to a level playing field in the workplace for people already working there and for women and minorities,” he said.
Housing laws
Tenants will also have more rights in the new year. Landlords will have to offer alternative accommodation or have the right to terminate a lease if construction delays tenants’ moves. They will also be prohibited from taking reprisals against residents who want to organize and establish a tenants’ association.
Here is a complete list of the new laws taking effect in Minnesota in 2025
Kirsten Mitchell
