Rep. Cedrick Frazier

Maddy summaryHF 1575 modifies Minnesota's felony murder and aiding and abetting murder laws to require a higher intent standard for conviction. It specifies that individuals can only be charged with aiding and abetting murder if they intentionally aided with the specific intent to cause death, not merely by participating in a felony. The bill authorizes retroactive relief for people convicted under previous standards who were found guilty without this intent requirement. It also revives a task force on aiding and abetting felony murder and mandates a report on its findings. These changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 132 prohibits the open or concealed carry of firearms within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, or counting centers during election hours (two hours before polls open to two hours after they close). It directly affects individuals carrying firearms near these locations during voting periods, with exceptions for law enforcement officers on duty, lawful possession on private property or in vehicles, and travel to/from private property. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors, with repeat offenses classified as gross misdemeanors. The bill creates a specific safety buffer zone around election sites to prevent firearm presence during voting, without altering broader gun laws.

Maddy summaryHF 718 appropriates $700,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $700,000 for fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant to the organization Hired. The funds will support Hired's existing workforce development programs, specifically expanding career pathway job training that connects lower-skilled job seekers to entry-level positions in high-growth sectors. The grant also enables Hired to create new services for low-income Minnesotans, including employment coaching and support to improve job retention and workforce stability. This is a one-time funding appropriation for these specific program expansions.

Maddy summaryHF 1307 appropriates $5.7 million from state bonds to fund a new recreation facility at the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul's Rondo community. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds and provides the funds for predesign, design, and construction of the new facility, directly serving residents of the Rondo neighborhood. The money comes from the bond proceeds fund, following Minnesota's bonding procedures under statutes 16A.631-16A.675. This is a capital investment bill focused on physical infrastructure for a specific community facility.

Maddy summaryHF 1273 exempts the Minnesota Board of Pardons from public meeting requirements when reviewing waiver requests for pardons or commutations. Specifically, it removes the obligation for the Board and its Commission to hold public meetings under state open meeting laws when considering requests to waive waiting periods for pardon or commutation eligibility. This change applies only to waiver requests (based on "unusual circumstances and special need") and does not alter eligibility rules for pardons or commutations themselves. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 638.12, subdivisions 2 and 3, to clarify this procedural exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies two definitions in Minnesota law related to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. It clarifies that "nursing home" includes facilities licensed under Chapter 144A (with Medicaid reimbursement under Chapter 256R) and boarding care homes licensed under Sections 144.50-144.56 that receive Medicaid reimbursement. It also defines "nursing home employer" as any employer of nursing home workers in licensed, Medicaid-certified facilities meeting these criteria. These changes directly affect nursing home workers and their employers in specific Medicaid-reimbursed facilities by updating the legal scope of the Standards Board.

Maddy summaryHF 1041 imposes an additional tax on Minnesota corporations with high executive-to-median-worker pay ratios, ranging from 0.2% to 1.5% based on the ratio tier (e.g., 0.2% for 50:1 to 100:1 ratios). It directly affects corporations meeting specific pay ratio thresholds, using the federal disclosure standard (17 CFR § 229.402(u)(1)(iii)) to calculate the ratio. The bill also disqualifies these corporations from receiving state grants or subsidies, as specified in amended Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.981 and 290.06. The tax applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, with disqualification effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 773 prohibits health insurance companies in Minnesota from requiring cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for specific short office visits for infants, children, and adolescents. The bill applies when visits are under 15 minutes and focus on evidence-based preventive care aligned with federal Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines. It also requires insurers to allow providers to bill separately for preventive services delivered during these visits. This directly affects health insurers, pediatric providers, and families seeking routine preventive care for young patients. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 62Q.46 to add these protections.

Maddy summaryHF 1104 modifies Minnesota's definition of "retail delivery" for tax purposes. It clarifies that retail delivery includes tangible goods sold in Minnesota (excluding diapers and cloth), but excludes in-store pickups or curbside delivery. The bill repeals an outdated definition of "clothing" from existing law, as it is no longer needed. These changes take effect July 1, 2025, and directly affect retailers shipping goods within Minnesota. The bill focuses on defining what triggers the retail delivery fee, not altering the fee amount itself.

Maddy summaryHF 265, also known as "Brent's Law," requires Minnesota 911 call centers to identify mental health crisis calls and prioritize mental health crisis teams as primary responders when available. It mandates that 911 telecommunicators receive specific training or mental health staff screen calls to recognize crises, and establishes protocols for public safety answering points to comply. The bill also creates a civil lawsuit option for individuals or families harmed by violations, allowing claims for damages, attorney fees, and up to $15,000 in punitive damages for willful violations. This directly affects all Minnesota public safety answering points and the government entities operating them.