StateMinnesota

SF 3887: Watershed districts, watershed management organizations, and towns permission to self-insure for certain employee health benefits

Eric PrattIntroduced

SF 3887 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Watershed districts, watershed management organizations, and towns permission to self-insure for certain employee health benefits. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • potential for long-term reduction in insurance premiums
  • increased fiscal flexibility for local governments

Risks

  • potential for increased financial liability if claim reserves are inadequate
  • administrative costs of managing self-insurance plans

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • allows tailored benefit packages for public sector employees

Risks

  • potential risk to benefit stability if entity reserves are insufficient
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 08/01/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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