State resources / Minnesota

Minnesota Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
Minn. Stat. §§325E.26–.31; §8.31

Do Not Call

Registry information
National registry resource / state ADAD framework

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
ADAD prohibited absent statutory exceptions

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES — cross-statute bridge
Prerequisites
Injury plus judicial public-benefit requirement under Ly v. Nystrom for §8.31 private action
Private remedy
Damages under §8.31; no flat telemarketing dollar amount established
Attorney fees
Costs and reasonable attorney fees available
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Consent/emergency/live-operator exceptions; public-benefit judicial overlay

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
Specific §325E.31 AG civil penalty up to $50,000; other §8.31 penalties separate

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources