HF3531 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain retail fuel transactions exempted from retail delivery fee.
Related bill: SF3866
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To exempt certain retail fuel transactions from the retail delivery fee and to define the scope of what counts as “fuel products” for this exemption.
Main Provisions
- The bill adds new language to Minnesota Statutes to create an exemption from the retail delivery fee for specific fuel products sold at retail.
- It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 296A.01 by adding subdivisions to support this exemption.
- It adds a new defined category called “Fuel products” in Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 168E.01, subdivision 8a, establishing the scope of products eligible for the exemption.
Definitions Added
- Fuel products means:
- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as defined in Minnesota Statutes 296A.01, subdivisions 30 and 31.
- All products defined in Minnesota Statutes 296A.01, subdivisions 13b, 21a, 30, 31, and 42.
Significance and Impact
- By defining “fuel products” and linking them to the exemption, the bill clarifies which fuel purchases are not subject to the retail delivery fee.
- This may reduce costs for consumers and businesses purchasing LNG, LPG, and other listed fuel products at retail.
Notable Observations
- The exact effective date and the full text of the exemption are not provided in the excerpt.
- The changes hinge on updated cross-references within the cited statutes to implement the fee exemption.
Relevant Terms retail delivery fee fuel products liquefied natural gas liquefied petroleum gas LNG LPG Minnesota Statutes 2024 296A.01 Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement 168E.01 subdivision 8a subdivisions 30, 31, 13b, 21a, 42
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy | |
| February 23, 2026 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 02, 2026 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Taxes |
Citations
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"summary": "References the definition context for fuel products, as LNG is defined in Minnesota Statutes section 296A.01 subdivision 30, which is used in the bill's definition of fuel products for the tax/fee exemption.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "296A.01",
"subdivision": "30"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "References the definition of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Minnesota Statutes section 296A.01 subdivision 31, contributing to the bill's scope of fuel products.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "296A.01",
"subdivision": "31"
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{
"analysis": {
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"summary": "Includes products defined in Minnesota Statutes section 296A.01 subdivision 13b as part of the broader definitional reference for fuel products in the bill.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "296A.01",
"subdivision": "13b"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Includes products defined in Minnesota Statutes section 296A.01 subdivision 21a as part of the bill's fuel product definitions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "296A.01",
"subdivision": "21a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Includes products defined in Minnesota Statutes section 296A.01 subdivision 42 as part of the bill's fuel product definitions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "296A.01",
"subdivision": "42"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 168E.01 subdivision 8a to define or confirm fuel products in relation to the retail delivery fee exemption, aligning with the definitions from 296A.01.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "168E.01",
"subdivision": "8a"
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee