Rep. Kristin Bahner

Maddy summaryHF 3434 bans the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s and AK-47s) and large-capacity ammunition magazines (holding more than 10 rounds) in Minnesota. It defines these weapons by specific models (e.g., Colt AR-15, Beretta AR-70) or features (folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels). The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned items and amends state law to clarify prohibited firearms and magazines. It directly affects individuals who own or possess these specific weapons or magazines. The law does not cover all semiautomatic firearms but targets models and features associated with military-style weapons.

Maddy summaryHF 2983 prohibits the sale of menstrual products containing arsenic or "chemicals of high concern" (as defined in Minnesota law) and sets limits for lead (over 0.009%) and cadmium (over 0.0075%) in various consumer products, including jewelry, toys, cosmetics, and menstrual products. It requires manufacturers to label menstrual products and undergo testing, while also mandating that they notify sellers if products contain banned substances. The bill applies directly to manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of these products within Minnesota, with enforcement handled by the Pollution Control Agency, Commerce Department, and Attorney General. Rulemaking authority allows for future expansion of these restrictions to additional product categories, effective between 2027 and 2032.

Maddy summaryHF 2779 requires Minnesota health care entities - including hospitals, clinics, insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and provider organizations - to report ownership and control details to the commissioner of health annually. These entities must disclose information about their ownership structure, and the commissioner will publish a public report each year summarizing this data. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance, with funding appropriated to support these requirements. This law aims to increase transparency about who owns and controls health care organizations operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1080 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund trail improvements across 52 miles of Hennepin County's regional trail system. The funds will be provided to the Three Rivers Park District to build 10.7 miles of new trails, repair 11.4 miles of existing trails, and extend the life of 30.2 miles of current trails. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $25 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This funding directly benefits Hennepin County residents who use the regional trail network and the Three Rivers Park District as the project recipient.

Maddy summaryHF 1708 increases Minnesota's state rail safety inspector workforce from six to ten positions and corrects a technical error in existing law. The bill adjusts the funding mechanism for rail safety inspections, requiring railroad companies to pay assessments that now cover costs for up to ten inspector positions (previously six), including salaries and operational expenses. These assessments are calculated based on rail mileage operated in Minnesota and deposited into a dedicated state rail safety inspection account. The change directly affects railroad companies operating in Minnesota through updated fee structures and impacts the state's rail safety enforcement capacity.

Maddy summaryHF 129 requires the Director of the state's child sex trafficking prevention program to submit an annual evaluation report to the legislature every odd-numbered year. This directly affects the state's child trafficking prevention program and the legislature, which will receive these evaluations for review. The key provision mandates these regular reports to assess the program's effectiveness, with the first report due in 2027. The bill became law on April 30, 2025, and takes effect August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 286 allows local governments (such as cities or counties) to conduct criminal background checks on individuals in specific situations, like for certain employment or licensing roles. The bill authorizes these checks under defined circumstances without requiring state-level approval. It becomes effective on August 1, 2025, after receiving gubernatorial approval on May 15, 2025. This change directly affects local government entities and the individuals subject to these background checks.

Maddy summaryHF 3334 modifies rules for health insurance companies' review of medical treatments, requiring their reviewing physicians to contact a patient's attending doctor before denying coverage. It creates a legal right for patients injured by wrongful denials - where the denial contradicts medical norms or the attending doctor's recommendation - to sue the insurance company or reviewing physician. The law also allows Minnesota's attorney general to enforce these rules. This directly affects patients seeking care, health insurance companies, and physicians reviewing treatment requests.

Maddy summaryHF 3136 establishes a Minnesota task force to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM), directly affecting communities where FGM is practiced as a tradition or religious custom, as well as health and law enforcement agencies. The task force, appointed by the health commissioner by November 2025, must develop public education strategies, coordinate law enforcement efforts, improve data collection, and create resources to protect children from FGM. It requires annual reports to state leaders on outreach activities, including school-based education and partnerships with healthcare providers. The bill appropriates funds for the task force’s operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 1289 requires social media platforms operating in Minnesota to display a mental health warning label each time a user accesses the platform. The label must warn of potential negative mental health impacts, include resources like the 988 Suicide Lifeline, and remain visible until the user exits or acknowledges the warning. The bill also mandates that platforms show a pop-up timer notification every 30 minutes (customizable up to 60 minutes) tracking daily active usage time, which users must acknowledge before dismissing. These requirements apply to all covered social media platforms and take effect July 1, 2025. The law does not create private lawsuits but allows the attorney general to enforce it.