Bill > HF2396

This bill modifies Minnesota Statutes regarding how state agencies handle claims of $7,000 or less against the state for property damage, personal injury, or death caused by a state employee acting within their official capacity. The key change is linguistic, replacing the word "shall" with "must" when describing the requirement for department heads or their designees to attempt to determine, adjust, and settle such claims. The bill maintains the existing framework where these settlements are considered final and conclusive for both state officers and claimants, effectively providing a straightforward mechanism for resolving smaller claims against the state. By using the term "must" instead of "shall," the bill potentially emphasizes the mandatory nature of the claims settlement process, though the practical impact appears minimal.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2396&ssn=0&y=2025