The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) supports and promotes public policy goals that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. We help policymakers understand how their decisions affect the disability community and bring together members of the government and the public to comment on legislation.
If you have public policy questions, contact Joel Runnels at joel.runnels@state.mn.us or 651-350-8642.
2025 Legislative Agenda
The 2025 MCD Legislative Agenda focus on advancing equity, accessibility, and inclusion for Minnesotans with disabilities. The priorities include expanding accessible transportation options, strengthening healthcare access, protecting civil rights, and supporting community participation. Our legislative efforts this session aim to help people with disabilities live independently and thrive.
Bill Tracker for Disability-related Legislation
Each session, lawmakers introduce dozens of bills that will impact the disability community. Some bills aim to improve the lives of Minnesotans with disabilities. Others contain policies that could negatively affect them.
The amount of legislation introduced each session makes it a daunting task to follow the ones you might be interested in. We compile a list of disability-related legislation to make it easier for you to stay informed.
Note: The bill tracker is meant to inform the public on disability-related legislation. It does not imply support or opposition to the bills. To learn more about the legislative priorities we support, please view our 2024 Public Policy Agenda page.
Legislative Updates
Follow along with the MCD Public Policy team as they work to support legislation that improves the lives of people with disabilities. Throughout the legislative session, they provide updates to share:
- Session milestones, including deadlines.
- Coverage of bill testimonies and other hearings
- Progress reports on specific bills through the legislature
Public Policy Letters
Our public policy work centers around supporting or opposing legislation impacting Minnesotans with disabilities. Testifying to those impacts in a hearing is one way we can offer support or opposition. Public policy letters are another way we can share our positions on legislation.
Advocate for Legislation
Effective public policy starts with you. There are several ways you can advocate for disability policies during the legislative session. You can:
- Write advocacy letters in support of legislation
- Meet with legislators to discuss issues that matter to you
- Learn how to be your own advocate
Join us in creating a barrier-free Minnesota where every person with a disability has full access to all aspects of life.