Minnesota SF2261 expands the definition of essential employees to include various public safety and health care workers.

Minnesota SF2261 amends the definition of "essential employee" to include firefighters, peace officers, public safety dispatchers, medical examiners, and health care workers. This change applies to Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. and University of Minnesota employees, ensuring all their staff are considered essential. The bill excludes state employees from this expanded definition, maintaining the current criteria for them.

Minnesota SF2261 expands the definition of essential employees to include various public safety and health care workers.

Minnesota SF2261 amends the definition of "essential employee" to include firefighters, peace officers, public safety dispatchers, medical examiners, and health care workers. This change applies to Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. and University of Minnesota employees, ensuring all their staff are considered essential. The bill excludes state employees from this expanded definition, maintaining the current criteria for them.