Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts social media use for minors in Minnesota by prohibiting those under 14 from creating accounts and requiring parental consent for users aged 14 and 15. It defines specific platforms as "social media" based on features like infinite scrolling and algorithms that analyze user data, while excluding simple email or direct messaging services. The law mandates that platforms terminate accounts for minors without proper consent and permanently delete their personal information after a dispute period. Additionally, the legislation requires anonymous age verification for websites deemed harmful to minors.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Minnesota that offer prescription coverage to pay a minimum dispensing fee to pharmacies. The fee amount must be at least equal to the current standard set for medical assistance programs, ensuring pharmacies receive consistent compensation for dispensing drugs. However, the law specifically excludes managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans that serve public health care program enrollees. By establishing this floor for payments, the legislation aims to standardize how private health plans compensate pharmacies for their services.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the state's general fund to support mental health services for current and former law enforcement officers and first responders in Minnesota. The funds are designated for a nonprofit organization called Heroes Helping Heroes to provide treatment specifically for employment-related mental health challenges. The program will utilize interactive group activities and other methods to address these issues, and the money becomes available immediately after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires voters in Minnesota to present a government-issued photo identification card to register to vote and to cast a ballot in person. To support this requirement, the legislation creates a new state voter identification card and mandates that counties waive fees for certified vital records, such as birth certificates, when those documents are needed to obtain the ID. The bill also establishes a process for provisional ballots for voters who cannot produce the required ID on election day and directs the state to report on the number of records issued and the funds appropriated for this program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for small businesses in Minnesota that pay family leave benefits to their employees. It allows qualified employers, defined as those with 50 or fewer employees, to claim a credit against their state income and corporate franchise taxes for money spent directly on paid family leave or paid to an insurance provider for such benefits. The credit is capped at $3,000 per employee and applies to leave taken for serious health conditions, bonding with a new child, or addressing military-related exigencies. The legislation also specifies how the credit is calculated for nonresidents and how it is distributed among partners or shareholders in business entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the professional dispensing fee for pharmacies in Minnesota from $10.77 to $11.55 for specific prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The change applies to legend drugs, compounded intravenous solutions, and certain over-the-counter medications dispensed in quantities equal to or greater than the manufacturer's original package. The legislation also clarifies how payment rates are calculated based on drug costs, outlines rules for billing long-term care facilities, and sets standards for specialty pharmacy products.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for direct primary care service agreements in Minnesota, which are membership-style plans where patients pay a flat fee directly to a primary care provider for routine services. The legislation clarifies that these agreements are not considered insurance, meaning they do not require state licensure or certificates of authority and are exempt from standard insurance regulations. By explicitly excluding these agreements from the definition of a "health plan," the law allows providers to market and sell these services without navigating the complex requirements typically imposed on traditional health insurance products.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in Minnesota to change who is eligible for their services and how those teams must be certified. It directly affects mental health providers, counties that host these teams, and individuals seeking intensive community-based care for serious mental illnesses. The legislation updates eligibility criteria to include specific diagnostic requirements, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, while limiting the number of clients with other conditions a team can serve. Additionally, the bill strengthens provider standards by mandating regular state certification every three years and requiring teams to maintain specific staffing levels and quality assurance plans. These changes aim to ensure that ACT teams consistently meet clinical and administrative standards while providing high-intensity support to individuals with complex mental health needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Bail Abatement Nonprofit Exclusion (BANE) Act to prohibit nonprofit organizations from using their funds to pay bail on behalf of individuals arrested. Under the new law, nonprofits are barred from organizing or registering specifically to make payments to courts to satisfy bail conditions. The measure directly affects charitable groups and other nonprofit entities by restricting their ability to engage in bail-related financial activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Secretary of State to put two questions on the 2024 general election ballot asking voters to approve or reject new designs for the state flag and the state seal. These designs were previously selected by the State Emblems Redesign Commission, and the bill mandates that the changes take effect on May 11, 2025, only if voters vote "yes" on both questions. If the proposals are rejected by the public, the existing flag and seal designs will remain in place. Additionally, the bill updates state laws to clarify how agencies should handle the transition between the old and new emblems and directs unused seal-making tools to the Minnesota Historical Society.