Rep. Brion Curran

Maddy summaryHF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Maddy summaryHF 162 requires Minnesota's Department of Revenue to post specific corporate franchise tax information online within one month after the third calendar year following a corporation's taxable year. It directly affects large Minnesota corporations with $250 million or more in annual gross sales or receipts, including those in unitary business groups. The bill mandates posting the corporation's franchise tax return, related calculation forms, and state tax identity, while explicitly excluding federal tax information. This rule applies to data for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2817 amends Minnesota law to extend service line of duty death benefits to part-time, paid on-call, and volunteer firefighters. The bill updates the definition of "public safety officer" to include these firefighters when performing specific duties like firefighting, emergency medical services, or hazardous material response. This change ensures that the families of these firefighters who die while on duty receive the same death benefits previously available only to full-time firefighters. The policy applies to firefighters working for local government fire departments or independent nonprofit firefighting organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies criminal sentencing rules in Minnesota to address cases where adults deceive minors about their age to commit crimes. It adds age deception as a specific aggravating factor that courts can consider when determining sentences for felony convictions. The law applies to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2026, and allows judges to impose sentences beyond standard guidelines when this deception occurs. The provision specifically targets situations where an adult offender intentionally convinces a minor victim that the offender is also a minor to facilitate the crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create policies restricting firearms carried by visitors on campus property. Under the new rules, institutions can require visitors to leave if they violate firearm policies, and those who refuse to comply face a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $25. The law also clarifies that firearms violating these campus policies will not be subject to forfeiture, and it maintains that employers and schools cannot ban firearms in parking facilities. This change directly affects public postsecondary institutions and their ability to manage visitor access to campus grounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes several changes to Minnesota's laws regarding child sexual abuse material and trafficking. It expands where prosecutors can file cases involving child sexual abuse material to include the county where the accused or victim lives, as well as locations where the material was found or stored. The bill also allows law enforcement to quickly examine digital devices at the scene of an investigation to identify child sexual abuse material without needing a separate warrant, provided the original warrant covers this type of evidence. Additionally, it prohibits the possession, sale, creation, or purchase of child-like sex dolls and updates the legal defense of duress to include victims of trafficking. These measures aim to improve investigation efficiency and expand protections for victims while maintaining constitutional safeguards.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Waiver Reimagine program to change how individualized budgets are calculated for people who need nursing home or hospital-level care. It requires that budgets be based solely on a person's assessed needs rather than where they live, while also creating an exception for home care nursing services for those with specific medical conditions. The legislation mandates the development of an online tool by July 2026 to help users track their available budgets and services, and it ensures that people can choose to live in their own homes or community settings without losing access to needed services.

Maddy summaryHF 3378 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to immediately release unredacted initial reports produced by Optum, Inc. under contract with the Department of Human Services. These reports, defined as those announced in a February 6, 2026 department news release, must be made public without edits or redactions - except for limited redactions requested by Optum to protect proprietary information. The bill directly affects the Department of Human Services' reporting obligations and ensures public access to these documents. It takes effect 14 days after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 103 prohibits Minnesota government entities (like police or local agencies) from requesting or obtaining "reverse-location data" (information tracking device locations, such as cell tower pings or GPS) without a court order, except during declared emergencies. It bans using such data in criminal cases, prevents courts from issuing related orders, and stops government entities from seeking this data through informal requests. The bill also allows individuals to sue if government entities improperly obtain this location data. This directly affects law enforcement, government agencies, and tech companies holding location information.