Rep. Erin Koegel

Maddy summaryThis bill would prohibit businesses in Minnesota from importing, manufacturing, or selling table saws that do not meet specific safety standards. Under the new rules, a saw must be designed so that a test probe moving above the table cannot cut deeper than 3.5 millimeters when the blade is spinning. Companies that violate these requirements could face legal penalties and be sued for damages, while those unable to obtain necessary patents on fair terms would be exempt. The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council and transfers its duties to the commissioner of commerce, while also modifying regulations for nondepository financial institutions and health plans. Key provisions include stricter rules on conflict of interest for officials reviewing drug prices and new criteria for identifying prescription drugs that may be unaffordable, such as those with significant price hikes or high costs. The legislation also adjusts funding by moving $1.75 million in appropriations from the Department of Health to the commissioner of commerce to support the transfer of regulatory responsibilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 1669 increases the annual funding limit for Minnesota's tax credit supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the allocation cap from $2.1 million to $10 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This change directly affects businesses producing or using sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota by expanding the available tax credit. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30 to adjust these funding limits, allowing more financial support for this clean energy initiative. The credit remains available until fiscal year 2030, with unallocated funds expiring after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes games in Minnesota, which are defined as internet-based games that use a dual-currency payment system allowing players to exchange currency for prizes or cash equivalents while simulating gambling. It directly affects game operators, payment processors, financial institutions, and other service providers by banning them from supporting these activities within the state. The bill also requires the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny operations to anyone accepting revenue from these prohibited games and to enforce penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryHF 3701 prohibits long-term care, life, and disability insurers in Minnesota from denying coverage, changing premiums, or requiring genetic testing based on an individual's genetic information. The bill bans insurers from using genetic test results to make coverage decisions or forcing applicants to undergo genetic testing as a condition for obtaining or renewing policies. It allows insurers to access existing genetic information in medical records only with the individual's separate, written consent, and permits consideration of medical diagnoses (even if based on genetic tests) without requiring consent. The law takes effect August 1, 2026, for new or renewed policies.

Maddy summaryHF 3728 requires Minnesota's Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement transportation asset management plans and limits highway expansion projects when pavement or bridge conditions show performance gaps. Specifically, it prohibits adding lanes or widening highways (capacity expansion projects) in the state transportation budget if asset management plans identify shortfalls in pavement or bridge conditions. The bill also mandates 60-year maintenance plans for major highway projects, analyzing costs for preventive maintenance, operations, and indirect expenses. These requirements apply to trunk highway projects entering state or regional transportation programs in 2031 or later, directly affecting the DOT and local governments managing highway infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights while children are boarding or exiting. It directly affects all drivers approaching school buses on Minnesota roads, mandating they remain stopped until the red lights cease flashing. The bill also adds a new provision warning drivers that amber lights indicate red lights will soon activate, requiring them to prepare to stop. These changes aim to improve safety for children near school bus stops. The bill is currently pending passage after committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to transfer all state-owned land within one mile of the Upper Red Lake shoreline and all land within the Red Lake State Forest boundaries to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians without payment. The legislation mandates that the commissioner identify any legal or funding obstacles to these transfers and submit a detailed report by January 15, 2026, to relevant legislative committees with recommendations for resolving those barriers. Additionally, the bill appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund the land conveyance process, with funds available until June 30, 2035, and may be used to acquire additional land needed to facilitate the transfers. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous sales tax exemptions for preferred seating and amenities at athletic facilities, meaning these items will now be subject to sales tax when purchased with event tickets. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support homeless assistance programs. The legislation defines various retail sales for tax purposes, including bundled transactions and promotional items, while appropriating money for the housing grants.