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Minnesota laws taking effect July 1: What you need to know
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The Minnesota Legislature passed many new laws this year and with the state’s fiscal year kicking off on July 1, here is a closer look at some of the laws going into effect on Wednesday, including over $1 billion for critical infrastructure projects and some new school safety requirements.
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Key takeaway 24 billion bonding law approved many critical infrastructure projects statewide, including upgrades to water treatment facilities from the Twin Cities metro to rural Minnesota.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? The Minnesota Legislature passed many new laws this year and with the state’s fiscal year kicking off on July 1, here is a closer look at some of the laws going into effect on Wednesday, including over $1 billion for critical infrastructure projects and some new school safety requirements.
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