Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 3129 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt new safety rules for window cleaning and adult changing facilities under the State Building Code. Specifically, it mandates rules for window cleaning safety features in new buildings and existing buildings undergoing renovations (if current features are unsafe and renovations allow for new safety provisions), and requires adult-size changing facilities in new construction. These rules directly affect building owners, developers, and construction companies who must comply with the updated code. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 326B.106, adding new subsections (m) for window safety and (n) for changing facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new misdemeanor offense for entering specific locations like schools, places of worship, or hospitals for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement without a warrant. It directly affects immigration officers and other individuals who might attempt to conduct civil immigration checks in these designated "sensitive spaces." The law requires a warrant signed by a judicial officer and a reasonable belief that the target is present before such entry is permitted. If someone violates this rule, they could be charged with a misdemeanor. The legislation aims to protect these communities by restricting unauthorized civil immigration actions within their boundaries.

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.

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 1232 requires health care worker platforms (like apps connecting temporary nurses to facilities) to register annually with Minnesota's Commissioner of Health. Platforms must submit ownership details, business documents, insurance proof, and pay a registration fee. The bill applies to all such platforms operating in Minnesota, with existing platforms needing to register by October 1, 2025. This ensures oversight of these platforms, which connect temporary health workers to facilities like nursing homes.

Maddy summaryHF 403 establishes a property tax credit for Minnesota seniors who own and occupy their homes as primary residences. It directly affects residents aged 65 or older (or married couples where one spouse is 65+ and the other is 62+) who have owned and lived in their home since January 2 of the application year. The credit reduces property taxes by comparing the current year’s tax (after other credits) to the previous year’s tax adjusted by 1.08, but cannot lower taxes below $0. Funding for the credit is appropriated annually from the state general fund to reimburse local governments and school districts, effective for 2026 property assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Champlin to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% to fund a new indoor athletic facility. If approved by voters, the city would use the tax revenue to cover collection costs and finance up to $18 million in construction expenses through bonds. The tax would automatically expire after 30 years or once the project costs are fully paid, with any remaining funds going to the city's general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of whether they have already paid fines or restitution. It applies to those convicted by a court, those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, and anyone paid to help facilitate such fraudulent activities. The revenue collected from this tax must be used exclusively to provide relief for state income or property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Minnesota's commissioner of health to conduct a comprehensive study on the state's capacity to support cell and gene therapies for rare diseases, which are conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people nationwide. The study must examine research infrastructure, clinical trial capabilities, workforce needs, payment policies, and access barriers while gathering input from patients, healthcare providers, industry partners, and other stakeholders. By January 1, 2028, the commissioner must submit a report to the legislature with findings and recommendations for strategic investments, policy changes, and regulatory actions to strengthen Minnesota's position in this field. The bill also appropriates money to fund the study and report requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Human Services Systems Steering Committee to oversee and improve the information technology systems used by Minnesota's human services agencies, including the Departments of Human Services, Children, Youth, and Families, and county governments. The committee will be composed of representatives from these agencies and county organizations, who will meet at least quarterly to review system goals, allocate resources, and make recommendations on major system changes. Before any new major system changes or new systems are implemented, the relevant commissioners must receive the committee's recommendations and consult with counties. The committee must also provide public testimony opportunities during meetings and submit annual reports to legislative committees, which will hold public hearings on those reports. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding to update county information technology systems and expand certain data tools to all interested counties and Tribal Nations.