Rep. Elliott Engen

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota permit to carry handgun holders to notify their issuing sheriff within 30 days of a legal name change. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 624.714 to specify that failure to provide this notification is a petty misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $25. Permit holders who update their name must also pay a $10 fee to obtain a replacement permit card. The law directly affects individuals holding concealed carry permits who legally change their name, ensuring official records reflect their current legal identity.

Maddy summaryHF 329 increases penalties for obstructing traffic on trunk highways, airports, or transit systems by amending Minnesota Statutes 609.74 and 609.855. It raises the maximum fine for non-violent obstruction of transit vehicles from $1,000 to $3,000 and the jail term from 90 days to 364 days. The bill specifically targets individuals who intentionally interfere with traffic on freeways, airport roadways, or transit vehicles, excluding law enforcement, emergency responders, and authorized transit personnel acting in their official duties. These changes take effect August 1, 2025, for crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 763 prohibits falsely impersonating a military service member, veteran, or public official with the intent to gain politically or to wrongfully obtain money, property, or other tangible benefits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly add "for political gain" as a prohibited motive, making such impersonation a misdemeanor. This law directly affects individuals who might impersonate these figures to influence elections, campaigns, or political activities. The policy change clarifies and expands existing protections under Minnesota law to address political misuse of identities.

Maddy summaryHF 322 increases prison sentences for specific crimes committed by individuals who have been deported for prior felonies or who commit crimes for transnational crime organizations. It adds five years to the maximum sentence for the underlying crime if committed after unlawful reentry (deportation for a felony), or ten years if the victim is a child under 18. The bill also expands penalties for crimes committed "for the benefit of" transnational crime organizations, defined as groups involved in international drug, human, or weapon trafficking. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of felonies who have prior deportation orders or are linked to transnational criminal groups.

Maddy summaryHF 14 proposed a temporary moratorium on most light rail transit project development spending by the Metropolitan Council in seven Minnesota counties (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington). The bill prohibited funds for planning, design, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction of new light rail projects, but exempted the Southwest Light Rail (Green Line Extension) and prior contractor payments. The moratorium would have expired once the Green Line Extension began revenue operations. The bill was introduced, amended, and ultimately not passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 323 creates a tax subtraction for Minnesota individual income taxpayers who pay for parking at eligible health facilities. It allows a subtraction of parking expenses exceeding $100 annually for the taxpayer, a family member receiving care, or an employee working at the facility. Eligible facilities include hospitals, clinics, and birth centers, while excluding amounts already claimed as medical expenses or reimbursed through health savings accounts. The policy applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 64 establishes the Office of Achievement and Innovation within Minnesota's Department of Education to help school districts and charter schools research and adopt innovative teaching practices focused on literacy, math, science, and career readiness. The office will maintain a central resource for educational strategies and vet nonprofit organizations that support student achievement, requiring nonprofits to submit financial records, program history, and legal compliance documentation. It modifies the state budget to allocate $2 million annually for the new office's staffing, separate from other equity, diversity, and inclusion funding. The office provides advisory support only - its guidance is not binding on schools.

Maddy summaryHF 48 prohibits social media platforms with over 1 million global users from using algorithms that target children under 18 in Minnesota with personalized content based on engagement metrics (like time spent or clicks). It requires these platforms to obtain verifiable parental consent before minors under 18 can create new accounts. The law exempts parental control tools, educational content from schools/universities, and government content. Violations could result in $1,000 penalties per incident (capped at $100,000 annually), and the bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 324 prohibits Minnesota state financial assistance for noncitizens, including both documented and undocumented individuals. The bill defines "state financial assistance" as any payment, grant, loan, or subsidy funded by state tax revenue - covering programs like cash aid, housing support, or food assistance. It explicitly bars noncitizens from accessing these state-funded benefits, regardless of their immigration status. This policy change applies to all state programs using tax dollars, not federal programs or private assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies reimbursement rules for ambulance services in Minnesota covering volunteer ambulance attendants' education costs. It sets specific reimbursement amounts: $1,200 for initial EMT training, $400 for continuing EMT courses, $600 for initial EMR training, and $200 for continuing EMR courses. Eligible ambulance services must have handled 5,000 or fewer emergency calls in the prior year. The bill appropriates $100,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund these reimbursements under Minnesota Statutes §144E.35.