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MN HF3796
MN HF3796Employers required to provide suitable seating for employees, and administrative penalties provided.
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to occupational safety; requiring employers to provide suitable seating for employees; providing administrative penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 182.
AI Summary
This bill requires employers in Minnesota to provide adequate seating for their employees in reasonable proximity to their work areas, and to allow employees to use this seating when their job duties permit. "Suitable seating" is defined as a chair, stool, or bench that offers back support. The enforcement of this requirement will be handled by the commissioner, and violations will be subject to administrative penalties as outlined in existing state law, specifically Minnesota Statutes, chapter 182, which deals with occupational safety and health.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3796/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3796/versions/0/pdf/ |
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