New law allows towns, watershed districts to self-insure

Towns, watershed districts and watershed management organizations that have at least 100 employees either individually or jointly will be permitted to self-insure for certain employee health benefits, excluding employee life insurance.

Sponsored by Sen. Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) and Rep. Ben Bakeberg (R-Jordan), the law takes effect Aug. 1, 2026.

HF3571/SF3887*/CH66

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