Technical changes made to various provisions governed or administered by the Department of Commerce.

Minnesota House Bill HF4175, introduced on March 12, 2026, aims to update and clarify various regulations overseen by the Department of Commerce. Key provisions include: 1) Defining terms related to ethanol and biodiesel to support rural economic infrastructure; 2) Establishing criteria for issuing new bank charters and setting interest rate caps for depository institutions; 3) Requiring lenders to register before offering student loans in Minnesota; and 4) Aligning insurance and financial reporting requirements with national standards. These changes are intended to modernize regulations and ensure they reflect current practices.

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