Rep. Terry Stier

Maddy summaryHF 1116 creates a formal process for prosecutors to maintain a "Brady-Giglio list" of Minnesota peace officers with documented credibility issues, such as untruthfulness, criminal convictions, or disciplinary problems. It requires prosecutors to adopt clear policies for adding officers to this list, including providing written notice to the officer before designation and allowing them to review relevant records and request reconsideration. The bill also prohibits law enforcement agencies from firing or disciplining an officer solely because prosecutors identified exculpatory evidence related to the officer. This directly affects peace officers whose credibility is under review and sets new procedural standards for prosecutors handling such cases.

Maddy summaryHF 1119 amends Minnesota law to establish a felony charge for drivers who flee or attempt to flee a peace officer while knowingly evading them and simultaneously violating specific traffic laws. It directly affects drivers who flee police and either fail to obey traffic signs/signals/markings (under MN Statutes 169.06, subdivisions 4, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, or 8) or fail to stay on the proper side of the road (under 169.18). The key provision elevates this behavior to a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 896 amends Minnesota law to permit certain retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms to possess them on school property, changing the penalty from a felony to a misdemeanor. It directly affects retired officers with valid firearm authorization, allowing them to carry weapons in schools under specific conditions. The key provision modifies Minnesota Statutes § 609.66, subdivision 1d, to exempt these officers from the general prohibition on firearms in schools (which typically carries felony penalties), while clarifying that such firearms cannot be forfeited. The bill applies to authorized officers on school property but does not override existing rules for active officers or other exceptions. It becomes effective August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 260 extends an exemption for small employers from Minnesota's Paid Leave Law until January 1, 2028. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt employers with 20 or fewer employees (as calculated under section 268B.14, subdivision 5b) from the law's requirements. This means small businesses in Minnesota will not need to provide paid leave to employees until 2028, while larger employers must comply earlier. The exemption expires on January 1, 2028, after which all employers must adhere to the full Paid Leave Law.

Maddy summaryHF 899 modifies Minnesota's prohibition on American Indian mascots in public schools, effective September 1, 2026. It bans schools from using names, symbols, or images depicting American Indian tribes or traditions as mascots, nicknames, or team names - except for schools on tribal reservations with at least 95% American Indian students. The bill requires non-compliant districts to report progress by specific dates and establishes a $2,026,000 fund to reimburse schools for replacing prohibited mascots on uniforms, signage, and facilities. Schools applying for funding can delay compliance until their request is approved, with funds available until July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 892 allows Minnesota parents to opt their children out of school face covering requirements without needing to provide a reason or health documentation. It applies to all public school districts and charter schools that require face coverings on school premises. Schools must permit the opt-out upon parent notification and cannot discipline students or treat them differently for this choice. The law takes effect the day after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryHF 894 amends Minnesota law to explicitly exclude undocumented noncitizens from eligibility for MinnesotaCare, the state's health insurance program. The bill defines "undocumented noncitizens" as individuals residing in the U.S. without approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This change directly affects noncitizens without legal immigration status who previously qualified for MinnesotaCare, while maintaining eligibility for U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully present noncitizens under existing rules. The amendment takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 114 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to provide grants to all 95 Minnesota county agricultural societies. The funds must be distributed equally to each county fair to enhance arts access, education, and the preservation of Minnesota's agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage. This grant program operates in addition to existing funding under Minnesota Statutes section 38.02. The commissioner of agriculture will develop grant criteria and seek public input to guide funding for projects supporting these goals.

Maddy summaryHF 542 authorizes local law enforcement agencies to place stationary automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in specific highway areas, including trunk highways, county state-aid highways, and county highways. The bill requires agencies to provide 14-day notice to highway authorities before and after placement, including exact location details, and mandates that ALPRs be mounted on existing traffic infrastructure like signs or lighting devices. It prohibits placements that create collision hazards or interfere with highway operations and restricts use to locations within the agency’s jurisdiction. This law updates Minnesota’s highway regulations to clarify where and how ALPRs may be installed, directly affecting local police departments and highway authorities managing those rights-of-way.

Maddy summaryHF 379 creates a two-year income tax exemption for eligible Minnesota police officers. It applies to taxable years 2025-2026 for officers who worked at least 1,000 hours as a peace officer in Minnesota during the year and had adjusted gross income under $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers). The exemption allows qualifying officers to file tax returns without owing state income tax for those years. This policy directly affects lower-to-moderate income sworn police officers meeting the specified hours and income thresholds.