Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's regulations on Medicare-related health insurance coverage by repealing previous restrictions and updating rules on preexisting conditions, coverage suspensions, and enrollment periods. It directly affects health insurance carriers and individuals enrolled in Medicare Part B who purchase supplemental coverage in Minnesota. Key provisions eliminate preexisting condition limitations for new coverage within six months of Medicare enrollment, allow automatic reinstatement of policies suspended due to medical assistance eligibility, and extend enrollment periods for certain individuals who lose or regain Medicare eligibility. The changes take effect the day after final enactment, with some specific provisions becoming active on August 1, 2026.
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Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota coroners and medical examiners to charge fees for specific services like cremation approval, report duplication, and administrative tasks to cover their reasonable expenses, with approval required from the county board. It also authorizes these officials to charge fees when individuals, facilities, or organizations refuse to act as medical certifiers and complete death records, covering costs for medical record reviews and related administrative work. The changes directly affect coroners, medical examiners, and the public or entities involved in death certification processes in Minnesota.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires local governments in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to stop directly operating public transit services by July 1, 2027, and instead work through agreements with the Metropolitan Council, which will become the exclusive operator for transit in the region. The law creates a task force to oversee the consolidation process and mandates that the council produce detailed performance reports covering service changes, costs, staffing impacts, and operational efficiency. These reports must be submitted to state legislators and include specific data on routes, service hours, on-time performance, and how consolidation affects passengers and facilities. The bill applies to seven counties in the Twin Cities area but excludes the University of Minnesota from its requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's consumer protection laws by removing outdated date restrictions on the sale and use of unsafe cribs. It prohibits commercial users from selling, leasing, or placing unsafe cribs in commerce on or after January 1, 2006, and bars hotels, motels, and lodging establishments from providing unsafe cribs to guests. A crib is considered unsafe if it does not meet specific federal and ASTM International safety standards for corner posts and structural integrity. The law also allows cribs intended for non-infant use to be sold if they include a written notice stating they are unsafe for infants.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires lenders to register with the Minnesota commissioner before offering student loans to Minnesota residents, starting January 1, 2025. The registration process requires lenders to submit their name, address, and information about officers and owners, along with any additional details the commissioner may require. Registrations must be renewed annually by December 31, and the commissioner can set fees and procedures for the registration system, including the use of a national licensing registry. This change directly affects financial institutions and lenders operating in Minnesota's student loan market.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers of emotional support dogs to provide written notice to buyers stating that the dog is not a service animal and does not have the special training required for service dogs. The notice must be printed in bold 12-point type and included on the purchase receipt or a separate document, informing buyers that the dog is not entitled to the legal rights and privileges granted to service animals. Additionally, the bill increases criminal penalties for intentionally misrepresenting an emotional support dog as a service dog, raising the offense from a petty misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor for repeat violations. These changes apply to all sales of emotional support dogs and take effect on August 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHF 362 establishes a state licensing system for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. It requires practitioners to meet specific educational standards (including minimum contact hours), pass a credentialing exam, and obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health. The bill defines both practices (e.g., Asian bodywork therapy uses techniques like pressing and stretching based on Chinese medical principles), sets application and renewal fees, and includes criminal penalties for practicing without a license. This directly affects therapists seeking to legally provide these services and ensures they meet standardized training and safety requirements, while also providing funding for implementation.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits corporations and limited liability companies in Minnesota from participating in election activities, which are defined as spending money or resources to support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures. The law clarifies that these business entities do not have the legal power to engage in such political spending, even if their governing documents or state laws might otherwise imply such authority. Any corporate actions taken that violate this prohibition would be considered unauthorized and could be challenged in court, potentially leading to contracts being set aside. The legislation applies to both domestic and foreign corporations operating in Minnesota and updates multiple state statutes to establish these limitations clearly.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale, installation, or transfer of counterfeit airbag parts and nonfunctional airbags in Minnesota motor vehicles. It defines counterfeit parts as those bearing unauthorized manufacturer marks and nonfunctional airbags as those that are damaged, electrically faulty, or designed to mislead owners about their working status. Dealers, mechanics, and vehicle sellers must comply with these restrictions, with exceptions for law enforcement vehicles and owners unaware of the defects. Violations are classified as gross misdemeanors, and the law takes effect on August 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2027 for the Getting to Work Grant Program, which supports workforce development initiatives. The funds are allocated to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development to administer the program as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 116J.545. Up to five percent of the appropriation is designated for administrative and monitoring purposes to ensure proper oversight of the grant program.