Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time limit for prosecuting certain theft and fraud crimes in Minnesota, particularly those involving public funds and medical assistance fraud. It directly affects prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and individuals accused of these offenses by allowing more time to file charges. The key change increases the statute of limitations for theft of public money to ten years and adjusts timeframes for other financial crimes based on the amount stolen or number of victims. The bill also adds provisions that pause the clock if a defendant participates in pretrial diversion programs or if DNA evidence is being analyzed. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
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Maddy summaryThis bill would allow nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Minnesota to permit residents to consume and display alcoholic beverages under specific conditions. The changes require that alcohol be consumed only by residents during resident-focused activities, with no one under 21 allowed to drink and all staff serving alcohol being at least 18 years old. Additionally, the bill prohibits selling alcohol or treating it as part of a commercial transaction within these facilities. The legislation directly affects nursing home operators, assisted living facility managers, and the residents who live in these care settings.
Maddy summaryHF 3642 prohibits the placement or operation of virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota, directly affecting businesses that provide physical kiosks for exchanging virtual currency (like Bitcoin) for cash or vice versa. The bill's key provision bans these kiosks outright, replacing prior regulations that had defined terms like "new customer" and set transaction limits. It repeals all existing statutes (53B.69 to 53B.75) that previously governed virtual currency kiosk operations, removing the legal framework that allowed such kiosks to function under specific conditions. As a result, no virtual currency kiosks may legally operate within the state under this law.
Maddy summaryHF 3767 allocates $35 million in state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota town roads and bridges, with $25 million specifically for road improvements and $10 million for bridge projects. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $35 million to cover this funding, which will be distributed by the commissioner of transportation under existing state law. This provides direct financial support for local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades across Minnesota towns. The funding mechanism is procedural, focusing on capital investment rather than changing eligibility or eligibility rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's liquor laws to allow 17-year-olds to serve or sell alcohol in establishments with an on-sale license (like restaurants or bars), while maintaining the current prohibition for those under 18 in off-sale venues (like liquor stores). It directly affects 17-year-old workers in on-sale establishments and the businesses employing them. The key change modifies the existing age restriction in statute 340A.412, subdivision 10, removing the blanket under-18 ban for on-sale settings. The amendment does not change rules for off-sale liquor sales or the requirement that servers be at least 17 for on-sale locations.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the SAVE Minnesota Act, which requires voters to present a specific photo identification card to register to vote and to cast their ballots. To obtain this new voter identification card, applicants must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and may receive certain vital records, such as birth certificates, without a fee. The legislation also creates a new voter identification card program, modifies existing driver's license requirements, and sets up a process for handling provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to support the administration of these new election procedures and establishes a children's trust fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the wage calculation framework for staff working in family residential services in Minnesota, directly affecting service providers and employees in this sector. It establishes specific formulas for determining base wages for various staff roles, such as supervisors, nurses, and direct care workers, by tying their pay to median wages for comparable occupations. The legislation also introduces a temporary lower wage rate for asleep-overnight staff that applies until 2027 or federal approval, while other staff categories receive wage calculations based on weighted percentages of median wages for related job classifications.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota licensed organizations to increase the number of electronic gambling machines and permits players to use both electronic bingo and pull-tab games on the same device. It raises the maximum limit for these devices to 50 at bingo halls and 12 at bars or smaller venues, while also increasing the maximum amount a player can bet and win on electronic pull-tab games. The legislation maintains existing rules requiring players to show ID for large payouts and restricts game hours, ensuring that these changes apply only to specific licensed premises.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota School Safety Center to create and distribute evidence-based model safety plans for K-12 schools, requiring districts to adopt similar plans by May 2028. It establishes strict criteria for what counts as "evidence-based," mandating that safety strategies be backed by strong research or well-designed studies before they are implemented. The legislation also enables anonymous threat reporting systems in schools and requires the safety center to consult with licensed mental health professionals when developing these plans. Additionally, the bill modifies grant programs for school buildings and cybersecurity while increasing funding for safe schools initiatives.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's gross receipts tax law to explicitly include hospitals and health care providers as taxable entities while excluding licensed chiropractors from the list of providers subject to the tax. The legislation defines "health care provider" to include various medical service providers such as doctors, dental professionals, and ambulance services, while listing specific exclusions like pharmacies, nursing homes, and home health agencies. A new provision adds licensed chiropractors to the list of excluded providers, clarifying that they will not be required to pay the gross receipts tax on their services. The changes will take effect for gross revenues received after December 31, 2026, and apply to the state's existing gross receipts tax framework.