Rep. Tina Liebling

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $4 million in state bonds to fund the expansion and renovation of the History Center of Olmsted County Museum. The funds will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip the museum facility, with the money directed through the commissioner of employment and economic development to Olmsted County. The legislation requires compliance with existing state statutes governing capital investment and museum operations. The bill becomes effective immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 3465 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for theft when the victim is a vulnerable adult, as defined in section 609.232, subdivision 11. It specifically enhances penalties: misdemeanor theft becomes a gross misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor theft becomes a felony (up to 2 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine), and felony theft sentences increase by 25%. This directly affects vulnerable adults in Minnesota who are victims of theft, aiming to hold offenders accountable for targeting those at heightened risk. The bill takes effect August 1, 2026, for crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 3483 modifies Minnesota's trespass law to require law enforcement to obtain a warrant signed by a judicial officer before entering property for civil immigration enforcement. It also prohibits local law enforcement from detaining individuals solely based on federal civil immigration detainers. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 609.605 to add a specific provision (subdivision 1, clause (6)) requiring a warrant with probable cause for immigration-related trespass entries. This directly affects local police and sheriff's departments by restricting their ability to act on federal immigration requests without judicial oversight. The law applies to all trespass offenses involving immigration enforcement activities on private property.

Maddy summaryHF 1915 requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install video security cameras monitoring infants and toddlers in all public and shared areas by January 1, 2026. The bill mandates specific technical standards (720p resolution, 15 frames per second), requires recordings to be kept for 90 days (with exceptions for law enforcement investigations), and prohibits sharing footage except under court orders or for parent reviews following injury reports. Centers must also create written camera policies detailing locations, usage times, and access rules, and notify parents about camera use during enrollment. The bill appropriates state funds to support this requirement for child care centers serving infants and toddlers.

Maddy summaryHF 3180 creates a special emergency fund within Minnesota's state treasury to support essential public health services if federal funding is unexpectedly reduced or eliminated. The fund, which receives a one-time transfer from the general fund, allows the Minnesota Department of Health (referred to as "commissioner of health") to continue critical services like disease outbreak response and waterborne disease prevention when federal support drops unexpectedly. Before using funds, the commissioner must notify legislative health committees and seek advisory review, and must submit an annual report detailing all expenditures and their justification. This bill directly affects the state health department's ability to maintain public health operations during federal funding disruptions.

Maddy summaryHF 3775 modifies Minnesota's requirements for school immunization exemptions based on conscientious beliefs. It requires parents or guardians seeking such exemptions to first complete an educational consultation with a healthcare provider, who must verify they reviewed a new health department education module about immunization risks and benefits. The bill also mandates the commissioner of health to develop and provide this education module, and requires exemption statements to be notarized and submitted to the health department. These changes apply to students in schools and child care facilities, while allowing temporary exclusions during disease outbreaks if the health commissioner issues a determination. The bill does not alter medical exemption rules or the existing requirement for children to be immunized against certain diseases.

Maddy summaryHF 3146 prohibits all Minnesota state and local government entities, including law enforcement agencies, from acquiring, using, or contracting with private companies for facial recognition technology. The bill defines "face surveillance" as automated systems identifying individuals based on facial features and bans government entities from obtaining, retaining, or accessing such systems or data. Violations would make evidence from facial recognition inadmissible in court, require deletion of unlawfully collected data, and allow affected individuals to sue for $1,000 per violation or $100 per incident (whichever is greater), plus attorney fees. The law takes effect on August 1, 2025, and applies broadly across all government functions.

Maddy summaryHF 3240 establishes a two-year grant program administered by Minnesota's Department of Health to address outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (like measles) in communities with low vaccination rates. It appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support community health boards and nonprofit organizations working in these high-risk areas. Grant funds must cover culturally appropriate vaccine education, combating misinformation, and helping individuals access vaccines, with materials provided in primary languages of affected populations. The program directly targets geographic areas or populations experiencing or at risk of outbreaks due to low vaccination coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 2381 establishes new rules for manufactured home parks in Minnesota. It requires park owners to charge uniform rent (with limited exceptions for lot size/location), caps late fees at 8% of rent, and prohibits fees based on family size, home size, or guests. The bill mandates itemized utility billing, requires safety inspections for hazardous trees within 14 days of notice, and requires 60 days' written notice for rent increases. These changes directly affect park residents and owners by standardizing fees, improving transparency, and enhancing safety protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes security provisions for Minnesota's chief justice by authorizing the Minnesota State Patrol to provide protection in consultation with the chief justice or their designee. The legislation amends state statutes to add a new authority clause allowing State Patrol members to serve as peace officers specifically for chief justice security, granting them the same crime enforcement powers as sheriffs and police officers within their jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill appropriates $101,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to finance this security arrangement, with the funding becoming part of the base budget starting in fiscal year 2028. The measure directly affects the Minnesota State Patrol, the chief justice, and state budget allocations.