SF3848 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Licensing boards taking action against a license or application when a licensee or applicant is convicted of certain theft or fraud offenses requirement provision
Related bill: HF3563
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To strengthen fraud prevention by requiring licensing boards to take disciplinary action against licensees or applicants who are convicted of certain theft or fraud offenses.
Main Provisions
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 214.10 subdivision 2a to add a requirement for licensing boards.
- A board must initiate proceedings to suspend or revoke a license, or refuse to renew a license, for a person licensed by the board who is convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of violating any of the specified offenses.
- The offenses include violations of sections listed in the bill: 256.98, 609.2231 subdivision 8, 609.23, 609.231, 609.2325, 609.233, 609.2335, 609.234, 609.465, 609.466, 609.496, 609.497, 609.52, 609.542, or 609.72 subdivision 3.
- Applies to both current licensees and applicants for licensure.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Expands grounds for disciplinary action by licensing boards to include a broader set of theft and fraud-related convictions.
- Establishes a mandatory trigger for action (suspend, revoke, or non-renew) when a licensee or applicant is convicted of any of the listed offenses.
- Integrates these specific criminal offenses into the licensing discipline framework, tightening oversight of professionals.
Relevant Terms - licensing boards - suspend - revoke - refuse to renew - licensee - applicant - convicted - court of competent jurisdiction - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 214.10 subdivision 2a - 256.98 - 609.2231 subdivision 8 - 609.23 - 609.231 - 609.2325 - 609.233 - 609.2335 - 609.234 - 609.465 - 609.466 - 609.496 - 609.497 - 609.52 - 609.542 - 609.72 subdivision 3
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government | |
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"citation": "214.10",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 256.98 in connection with offenses that may trigger license action.",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.2231, subdivision 8, as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.2231",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.23 as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.23",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.2325 as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.2325",
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"citation": "609.2335",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.497 as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.497",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.52 as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.52",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.542 as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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"citation": "609.542",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes 609.72, subdivision 3, as an offense that may trigger license action.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee