Rep. Terry Stier

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle accident reporting requirements and allows local law enforcement to share certain data with contracted service providers. It defines "contracted service providers" as entities authorized by government agencies to help collect and manage crash report data, with these provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation clarifies when accidents must be reported to the commissioner of public safety, including incidents involving fatalities, injuries requiring medical treatment away from the scene, disabling vehicle damage, or property damage to infrastructure. It also updates rules about who can access accident reports, allowing disclosure to accident parties, their legal representatives, insurers, and prosecutors while maintaining confidentiality for general use.

Maddy summaryHF 3562 modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle registration tax for passenger cars and hearses. It reduces the tax rate from 1.54-1.575% to 1.25-1.285% of a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), depending on whether the vehicle was first registered in Minnesota before or on/after November 16, 2020. The tax amount decreases each year based on the vehicle's age (e.g., 100% of MSRP in year one, dropping to 10% in year ten), then becomes a flat $20 annually after the 10th year. This bill directly affects Minnesota vehicle owners paying registration fees for passenger cars and hearses, effective for registrations starting January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for misconduct by public officers and employees in Minnesota by increasing potential fines and prison sentences. It directly affects government officials and employees who fail to perform required duties, exceed their legal authority, harm others under false pretenses, or knowingly submit false official documents. Under the new provisions, first-time offenders could face up to one year in prison or a $5,000 fine, while repeat offenders could be sentenced to up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 3440 extends the deadline for using $250,000 in existing state funds allocated for law enforcement use-of-force training. The bill changes the expiration date from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for reimbursement grants paid to postsecondary schools. These schools provide free, certified in-service training to peace officers on topics like de-escalation, stress effects, and scenario-based use of force. The training must include nonlethal firearms practice and meet specific curriculum standards under Minnesota Statutes. This extension allows schools and agencies more time to complete qualifying training programs before the funds expire.

Maddy summaryHF 21 would require a three-fifths supermajority vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to extend a peacetime emergency declaration beyond 14 days. Currently, such extensions beyond 14 days could be approved by the Executive Council, but this bill would shift that authority to the legislature. The bill directly affects governors seeking to prolong emergency powers and the legislative process for reviewing those requests. It does not change the initial 14-day emergency declaration period or the governor's authority to declare emergencies under existing criteria. Note: This bill was introduced but not passed during the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHF 1567 extends Minnesota's existing personal information protections for judicial officials to peace officers (including police officers). The bill defines protected information as residential addresses, family details, non-work contact information, and children's names/schools attended. It requires peace officers to submit written notification to request protection, which expires after five years unless renewed. The law prohibits government entities and others from publicly sharing this protected information online or through other means, with limited exceptions for news reporting. This directly affects Minnesota peace officers by safeguarding their personal details from public disclosure.

Maddy summaryHF 3551 amends Minnesota law to require that body-worn camera footage (referred to as "portable recording system data") involving elected officials charged with a felony becomes public 14 days after a criminal complaint is filed. This specifically affects elected officials who face felony charges, making their related body camera footage accessible to the public unless redacted for legal reasons. The bill establishes a 14-day timeline for public release, overriding previous classifications that might keep such data private. It does not change existing rules for other types of law enforcement data or cases involving non-elected officials.

Maddy summaryHF 2130 modifies several driver's license and ignition interlock requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It extends the required use period for ignition interlock devices after license reinstatement and adds criminal penalties for drivers who operate vehicles without these devices. The bill also adjusts procedures for license revocations, judicial review of extensions, temporary license issuance, and the process for reissuing impounded license plates. These changes primarily affect drivers with DUI convictions who are required to use ignition interlocks or face license restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 2201 increases local optional aid for Minnesota schools and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill establishes a "free enhanced school meals program" requiring participating schools to provide two free meals per day (breakfast and lunch) to students from families earning between 185% and 500% of the federal poverty level. It amends school meal financing rules to adjust state aid payments and appropriates funds to support these changes, effective for fiscal year 2026. This directly affects schools, families with children in the specified income range, and the state's education budget.

Maddy summaryHF 3220 provides $1.81 million in one-time funding for schools to install law enforcement emergency entry devices, specifically secure master key boxes meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037. These devices allow police to access school buildings from the exterior during emergencies. Eligible applicants include public school districts, charter schools, and cooperatives, with grants limited to $1,000 per school building. Funds are distributed by first awarding one grant per applicant, then using a lottery for remaining funds, and require schools to update safety plans to include device details. The appropriation expires June 30, 2026.