Rep. Cedrick Frazier

Maddy summaryHF 1223 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities. The funds will support job-seeking skills, connections to job training/education, and career-focused mentorship for disadvantaged youth aged 12-21 in Twin Cities, central, and southern Minnesota chapters. This one-time appropriation directly affects youth in these regions through targeted youth development programming. The bill creates a specific grant mechanism to deliver these services via an existing nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryHF 54 authorizes $375,000 annually for 2026 and 2027 to fund the Minnesota Youth Council's activities through the Minnesota Alliance With Youth. The bill appropriates these funds from the state general fund to support youth-led initiatives and programming. This funding directly affects the Minnesota Youth Council and its partner organization, enabling them to carry out their work with youth engagement. The bill creates no new policy requirements, only providing dedicated financial support for existing council operations.

Maddy summaryHF 2581 appropriates $1 million from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to Fortis Capital, a nonprofit organization, to establish a revolving loan fund. The fund provides risk-mitigating capital for commercial development in underserved communities and supports entrepreneurs from disadvantaged groups statewide, prioritizing partnerships with private lenders to leverage additional funding. Up to 10% of the grant may cover Fortis Capital's operating costs. Fortis Capital must submit a report detailing fund usage and outcomes to legislative committees by December 31, 2028, and the appropriation is a one-time allocation available until expended.

Maddy summaryHF 1175 requires Minnesota public school districts and charter schools to develop written cardiac emergency response plans by the 2026-2027 school year. These plans must include specific steps for responding to cardiac arrests, such as placing automatic defibrillators in accessible locations, training staff in CPR and defibrillator use, and conducting annual emergency simulations. The bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund to help schools implement these plans, covering costs for defibrillators, training, and related equipment. It directly affects all Minnesota schools, ensuring they are prepared for cardiac emergencies during school activities.

Maddy summaryHF 1751 requires Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to use state funds to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits to part-time or adjunct faculty who teach six or more credits annually and currently lack such coverage. The bill appropriates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these benefits for eligible faculty. It also mandates that the Board of Trustees collect participation data and submit a cost analysis report to legislative committees by November 1, 2027, to inform future budget decisions. This is a one-time appropriation focused on expanding benefits for a specific group of faculty members.

Maddy summaryHF 2010 raises Minnesota's age of consent for criminal sexual conduct from 16 to 18 years old in cases where the offender is 22 or older. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 609.344 and 609.345 to remove consent as a defense and criminalize sexual contact between minors aged 16-17 and partners 22+ years old. It specifically targets situations where the age gap exceeds 36 months (3 years) and the offender holds authority over the minor. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, imposing criminal penalties for violations that previously might have been treated as consensual.

Maddy summaryHF 1577 appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to create a statewide education campaign. The campaign directly targets Minnesota employers, aiming to inform them about the benefits of hiring people with conviction records (second-chance hiring) and available state/federal incentives. Key mechanisms include developing an informational website and staffing a hotline service. This is a one-time funding allocation, not a permanent program, to support employer education on inclusive hiring practices.

Maddy summaryHF 1096 allocates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's workforce development fund to Summit Academy OIC. The funding directly supports Summit Academy OIC in expanding student enrollment, employment placement, GED preparation, STEM programming, and launching a dental assistant training program in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota. It requires the organization to collaborate with employers to place students after they complete the dental assistant program. This bill provides concrete financial support for specific workforce development initiatives at Summit Academy OIC.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to allow individuals with a "stay of adjudication" (a deferred judgment where conviction is withheld) or a criminal conviction to petition courts for relief. It specifically permits new petitions based on: (1) rights violations under U.S. or state law, or (2) newly available scientific evidence proving actual innocence through DNA or fingerprint testing on evidence not tested at trial. The bill requires petitioners to show the evidence was unavailable at trial, was properly preserved, and that testing could produce non-cumulative evidence of innocence. It also sets a two-year deadline for filing such petitions, with limited exceptions for newly discovered evidence or disabilities. This process replaces other legal remedies for challenging convictions or stays.

Maddy summaryHF 2496 modifies Minnesota's school resource officer (SRO) rules to clarify roles, enhance training, and improve community engagement. It requires SROs to prioritize de-escalation, avoid using force for school discipline, and stay assigned to one school for at least three years when possible. The bill mandates comprehensive training for SROs on juvenile development, mental health crises, de-escalation, and student safety protocols. It also requires schools to actively seek input from students, families, teachers, and community members before and during SRO program implementation. These changes directly affect Minnesota public school districts, charter schools, and law enforcement agencies employing SROs.