Rep. Kelly Moller

Maddy summaryHF 391 requires courts to automatically prohibit abusive parties from possessing firearms when issuing certain domestic abuse protection orders. Specifically, if a court order restrains harassment/stalking and finds the abuser poses a credible threat to a child's safety, it must bar firearm possession for the order's duration. The bill mandates that abusive parties transfer all firearms within three business days to a licensed dealer, law enforcement, or a legally permitted third party. This applies to orders issued after a hearing where the abuser received notice and had a chance to participate. The law aims to enforce existing court orders by creating a clear, time-bound process for firearm removal.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $11 million for fiscal year 2026 and $11 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to support senior nutrition programs under Minnesota Statutes §256.9752. It directly provides funding for existing programs that serve older Minnesotans, such as meal delivery and congregate dining services. The bill does not change program rules but ensures dedicated state funding for these services over two fiscal years. The funding will help maintain access to nutrition support for seniors, particularly those with limited income or mobility.

Maddy summaryHF 2216 protects residents of Minnesota assisted living facilities by prohibiting facilities from requiring a legal guardian as a condition for admission or continued residence. It requires facilities to get commissioner approval before raising fees by more than the Consumer Price Index, demanding detailed financial documentation including operational costs, balance sheets, and comparisons to similar facilities. The bill also prevents facilities from terminating or not renewing contracts based on certain grounds and updates arbitration rules for contract disputes. These changes directly affect assisted living facilities and their residents by increasing oversight of fees and residency terms.

Maddy summaryHF 2689 modifies Minnesota's physical therapy practice rules, primarily affecting licensed physical therapists, their assistants, and students in physical therapy programs. The bill clarifies supervision requirements: physical therapists must have direct patient contact during at least every second treatment session when supervising student physical therapists or student physical therapist assistants, and telecommunications (except within a facility) cannot satisfy "on-site supervision" for students. It repeals outdated sections of the law (148.65, subd. 9 and 148.77) and updates definitions for "physical therapy" and student roles. The bill does not specify the nature of the new criminal penalties mentioned in its title.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new requirements for airlines and ground service providers transporting detained individuals in Minnesota. It mandates that a standardized passenger form be created to collect medical, legal, and contact information for each person being held in restraint or traveling involuntarily on an aircraft. The form must be available in multiple languages, and its completion is voluntary for the detained individual, with crew members required to keep it on board and share it with emergency responders if needed. Additionally, the bill prohibits refueling aircraft carrying restrained individuals unless they are removed to a climate-controlled area with access to water and restrooms. Ground service operators must maintain documentation of each transport and submit monthly reports to the state commissioner.

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 3350 establishes a lifetime ban on firearm possession for individuals convicted of misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses in Minnesota. This law directly affects people convicted of these specific domestic violence crimes by permanently prohibiting them from owning, buying, or possessing firearms. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this ban as a standard consequence of such convictions, replacing any prior provisions that might have allowed firearm access after sentencing. It creates a concrete policy change that restricts firearm access for this group for life, without exceptions for future conduct.

Maddy summaryHF 2590 establishes a new licensure requirement for clinical art therapists in Minnesota, requiring them to meet specific education and training standards to practice. The bill modifies the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy by adding five licensed clinical art therapists to its 18-member board and sets annual fees for licensure, with civil penalties for violations. It also appropriates funding to support the board's operations and includes definitions for clinical art therapy, which uses art-based techniques to address mental health needs like trauma, emotional disorders, and cognitive challenges. This bill directly affects clinical art therapists seeking licensure, the board overseeing the profession, and their clients who receive these services.

Maddy summaryHF 3353 expands personal information protections currently available to Minnesota judges and court staff to also cover state legislators. It defines "covered official" to include current and former lawmakers, protecting their residential addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and children's school names from public posting. The bill requires entities to remove such protected information within 30 days of a valid request, with legal action available for non-compliance. It also creates a 12-member legislative task force (including members from the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and appointed officials) to study and report on privacy protections for all government officials by 2027. The bill appropriates funds for these efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 3781 establishes a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security in Minnesota. The commission will study security needs for state legislators and staff while serving in their districts and review proposed bills affecting security for elected officials. It consists of 14 members (seven from each chamber, with majority limits) appointed at the start of each legislative session, and must elect a chair alternating between the Senate and House annually. The bill creates a new permanent body to analyze security issues and make recommendations, without changing existing laws.