Rep. Sandra Feist

Maddy summaryHF 3117 imposes a tiered excise tax on social media businesses that collect consumer data from Minnesota residents. It directly affects for-profit social media platforms with over 100,000 Minnesota users monthly, requiring them to pay tax based on user volume: no tax for under 100,000 users, $0.10 per user for 100,001-500,000 users, and escalating rates for larger user bases. The tax is calculated using Minnesota residents' data, defined as individuals with a Minnesota address, mailing address, or IP location tied to Minnesota. Businesses must report and pay the tax quarterly to Minnesota’s revenue commissioner, with revenues deposited into the state general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for collecting, storing, and using biometric data like fingerprints, facial images, and voiceprints in Minnesota. It requires individuals to give consent before their biometric data is collected, prohibits selling or sharing this data except in specific situations like completing a financial transaction or responding to a law enforcement warrant, and mandates that the data be deleted within one year after the original purpose for collecting it ends. The law also requires companies to protect biometric data with security measures at least as strong as those used for other confidential information and imposes civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for non-compliance. Financial institutions are exempt from the voiceprint data retention requirements under this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for individuals receiving public defender services to make co-payments, partial payments, or reimbursements for appointed counsel in Minnesota. It also removes the obligation for courts to collect these fees from defendants who qualify for public defense based on financial need. The legislation applies retroactively to forgive any unpaid co-payments, partial payments, or reimbursement orders that were referred to collections or entered as civil judgments before the law takes effect. These changes affect all defendants in Minnesota judicial districts who are financially unable to afford private legal representation. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and covers cases where appointments are made on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $16 million in bonds to fund an indoor recreational dome facility in St. Paul. The money would be used to design, build, and equip the facility at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center for year-round sports and community programs. The legislation directs the state commissioner of employment and economic development to provide the funds as a grant to the city. The bill also sets the effective date as the day following its final passage.

Maddy summaryHF 3560, the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, allows Minnesotans to create, sign, and store certain estate planning documents electronically instead of on paper. It directly affects individuals using tools like powers of attorney, health care directives, trust documents, and guardianship nominations. The bill defines key terms like "electronic signature" and "electronic record" to establish legal validity for these digital documents, requiring security procedures to verify identity and prevent tampering. It specifically covers non-will estate planning records but excludes real estate deeds and vehicle titles. This act modernizes Minnesota's estate planning process by aligning with broader legal standards for electronic transactions.

Maddy summaryHF 3780 clarifies rules for "shared services," where one support worker provides care to two or three eligible individuals (like seniors or people with disabilities) simultaneously in the same setting. It requires detailed daily documentation of services, including specific time tracking and recipient signatures, and mandates that workers receive training for each recipient they serve. The bill also requires wage increases for support workers providing these shared services and redefines key terms to ensure clarity in program implementation. This directly affects personal care support workers, their employers, and the individuals receiving community-based care services under Minnesota’s medical assistance program.

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.

Maddy summaryHF 3258 repeals two Minnesota statutes (3.226 and 16C.053) that previously prohibited state agencies and the legislature from entering contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel or businesses operating in Israel. The bill removes the requirement to avoid such vendors, allowing state government to contract with any vendor regardless of their position on Israel-related business practices. This change applies to new contracts published or entered on or after the effective date, which is the day after enactment. The repeal affects all state procurement decisions involving vendors, eliminating the prior restrictions and exemptions for small contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill reenacts and modifies existing Minnesota laws regarding firearms, specifically addressing binary trigger devices and transfers to ineligible individuals. It maintains a ban on binary trigger activators effective from January 1, 2025, and updates penalties for transferring firearms to people who are legally prohibited from owning them. Additionally, the bill removes a legal defense that previously allowed family or household members to claim they were forced to transfer a firearm due to threats of violence. These changes apply to crimes committed after the bill is enacted, with the binary trigger ban also applying retroactively to offenses occurring since January 1, 2025.