Coroner and Medical Examiner Decedent Property Disposition Modifications

Minnesota SF4661 passed the Senate on March 23, 2026, modifying provisions regarding coroners and medical examiners handling of decedents' personal property. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart and referred through the State and Local Government and Judiciary and Public Safety committees. This legislation updates procedural requirements for how coroner and medical examiner offices manage property belonging to deceased individuals.

Software modernization and outreach appropriation

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF4111, authorizing an appropriation for software modernization and outreach initiatives within state government. The bill was introduced by Sen. Bobby Champion (D) and referred through the State and Local Government and Finance committees before passage on March 4, 2026.

Property Tax Task Force Establishment

The Minnesota Senate passed SF4262 establishing a property tax task force under the 94th Legislature (2025-2026). The task force will study and review Minnesota's property tax system, policies, and administration. Sponsors include Senators Aric Putnam (D), Carla Nelson (R), and Heather Gustafson (D).

Hospital Closure Provisions Clarification

The Minnesota Senate passed SF3298 to clarify hospital closure provisions. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Melissa Wiklund, was introduced on April 7, 2025, and passed as amended before being re-referred to the Finance Committee. This legislation affects healthcare providers operating hospital facilities in Minnesota.

Cannabis Data Designated Non-Public Under Minnesota Monitoring System

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4402 passed on March 12, 2026, designates data reported to the Office of Cannabis Management through the statewide monitoring system as non-public data. The bill, sponsored by Sens. David Dibble and Lindsey Port, was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee and modifies how cannabis-related information is classified under state law.

Prohibit Private Equity Ownership of Single-Family Homes

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF3173 during the 94th Legislature 2025-2026 session, prohibiting private equity companies from owning single-family homes. The bill advanced through the Housing and Homelessness Prevention and Judiciary and Public Safety committees before receiving a favorable report from the Finance Committee. Sponsors include Senators Boldon, Clark, Mohamed, Abeler, and Putnam.

CABLE HOUND trademark, underground cable locator device

USPTO registered the CABLE HOUND trademark (Serial No. TM73251816) for an underground cable locator device comprising a tone source, tone probe, and receiver unit. The trademark was originally filed on February 28, 1980. Trademark registration provides the holder with exclusive rights to the mark for the designated goods in the United States.

Aquauno Video - Electronic Watering Timers Trademark Registration

USPTO registered trademark TM74707605 for AQUAUNO VIDEO covering electronic timers for watering systems. The trademark was originally filed on July 28, 1995 and achieved registered status on April 2, 2026. This grants the trademark holder exclusive rights to use this mark in connection with electronic watering timer products.

VIDEOGUARD Trademark Registration - Conditional Access Security System

The USPTO registered trademark TM74403401 for VIDEOGUARD on April 2, 2026. The trademark covers security systems for conditional access to television broadcasts consisting of encoders, plastic encoded cards with embedded microprocessors, and decoders. The original application was filed June 18, 1993.

CABLE-DOCK trademark registration for computer stand vehicle mount

The USPTO registered trademark TM75391803 for CABLE-DOCK covering computer stands designed to be mounted in vehicles. The trademark was filed on November 17, 1997, and reached registered status on April 2, 2026. This registration grants the trademark holder exclusive rights to the CABLE-DOCK mark in Class 009 (computers and scientific instruments).