See The New Laws That Go Into Effect Today in Minnesota

Welcome to 2025! A new year brings a new batch of laws that officially took effect in Minnesota at midnight last night.

Some of the most notable laws that went into effect when we flipped our calendars to 2025 include:

• The Ticketing Fairness Act requires 'all-in pricing' that shows the entire cost of a ticket upfront, including any fees -- while banning deceptive advertising and speculative pricing.

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• A new law targeting Junk Fees includes more rules requiring sellers to include all fees associated with a purchase to be revealed upfront. Surprising, last-minute fees for online purchases will be prohibited.

• If you're looking for a new job, a new law will require Job Listings to include a starting salary range (or fixed pay rate), and a general description of all benefits and other compensation.

• There's a new law that addresses Renters Rights. This new law The protects renters from having their utilities shut off between October and April when tenants and landlords are unable to settle rent disputes.

• There's a new law that kicked in today that covers Gun Laws in the state. Guns with binary triggers are now illegal in Minnesota. A binary trigger allows a gun to fire when the trigger is pulled, while another is fired with trigger's release.

• Forever Chemicals, or PFAs, are being restricted in 2025 -- limiting their use in a number of products like cookware, carpets, toys and cosmetics.

• Certain Lightbulbs are now banned in Minnesota. If a lightbulb contains mercury, its now on the banned list except for certain specific uses.

• Certain procedures are now required to be covered according to new Healthcare laws. Plans must provide coverage for abortions and abortion-related services, including pre-abortion and follow-up services. Same for medically necessary gender-affirming care.

Certainly there are other new laws that take effect today, and you can tale a look at the complete list here. Happy New Year!