Rep. Mike Freiberg

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's secretary of state to create and distribute a voter information guide to every household with registered voters before each statewide general election. The guide must include voting eligibility requirements, registration deadlines, and forms for absentee ballots, while also being available in English and the three most common non-English languages spoken in the state. The legislation prohibits anyone from creating campaign materials that look deceptively similar to the official guide and authorizes the secretary of state to seek court orders or fines against violators.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to Minnesota's Rally to Read program, which operates under the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The funding supports community reading coalitions that aim to improve reading proficiency across the state, with a specific focus on early childhood development from prenatal to age three. Grant recipients must match each dollar of state funding with private money and use the funds for activities like staffing, coordination, data tracking, and program evaluation. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028, and requires a targeted strategy to prioritize literacy resources for children who need them most.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes existing deadlines that previously required special laws to establish new special service districts and housing improvement districts in Minnesota after June 30, 2028. By repealing sections 428A.101 and 428A.21 of the Minnesota Statutes, the legislation allows local governments to create these districts under general law without needing separate state authorization. The change directly affects local municipalities and counties that might want to form these districts for purposes like infrastructure improvements or housing development. This procedural update simplifies the process for local governments seeking to establish these districts in the future.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota health insurance plans to cover recommended vaccines for routine use without cost-sharing (like deductibles or co-pays) for all patients. It directly affects health insurers, patients seeking routine vaccinations, and healthcare providers administering vaccines. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council to develop vaccine schedules for different age groups and recommend updates for school and childcare vaccine requirements. The council will be funded through appropriated state money, and the coverage mandate takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3240 establishes a two-year grant program administered by Minnesota's Department of Health to address outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (like measles) in communities with low vaccination rates. It appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support community health boards and nonprofit organizations working in these high-risk areas. Grant funds must cover culturally appropriate vaccine education, combating misinformation, and helping individuals access vaccines, with materials provided in primary languages of affected populations. The program directly targets geographic areas or populations experiencing or at risk of outbreaks due to low vaccination coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 2381 establishes new rules for manufactured home parks in Minnesota. It requires park owners to charge uniform rent (with limited exceptions for lot size/location), caps late fees at 8% of rent, and prohibits fees based on family size, home size, or guests. The bill mandates itemized utility billing, requires safety inspections for hazardous trees within 14 days of notice, and requires 60 days' written notice for rent increases. These changes directly affect park residents and owners by standardizing fees, improving transparency, and enhancing safety protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the legal authority for federal agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to make arrests under Minnesota state law. It directly affects these federal agencies by eliminating their ability to conduct warrantless arrests within the state, except when assisting local law enforcement. The change amends existing statutes to delete provisions that previously allowed these officers to arrest individuals for specific crimes like assault or felonies when on duty or with a warrant. This policy adjustment limits arrest powers to state-authorized peace officers and private citizens, while still permitting federal agents to aid in executing warrants when requested by local officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Tribal governments and Tribal development entities to apply for funding from the Metropolitan Council's grant programs in seven Minnesota counties. The legislation updates state statutes to include Tribes alongside cities, counties, and other development authorities as eligible recipients for grants related to housing initiatives, community development, and environmental tree projects. Key provisions expand the definition of "development authority" to explicitly include Tribal governments and modify grant distribution rules to permit funds to go to Tribes for projects in participating municipalities. The changes apply to the Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties and take effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's law on concealing identity in public places. It adds "protection from smoke, gas, or other airborne toxin" as a valid exception for wearing masks or disguises, while clarifying that the law generally prohibits such concealment (except for religious, entertainment, weather, or medical reasons). The bill specifically creates two new exceptions for law enforcement: undercover officers may conceal identity when necessary for investigations or safety, and tactical team members may wear face masks to prevent facial disfigurement. The law would not apply to these officers while performing official duties under these specified circumstances. (Note: This is a proposed bill pending in committee as of February 2026.)

Maddy summaryHF 3667 clarifies recycling goals and state funding distribution for Minnesota's solid waste management districts. It requires districts to adopt recycling goals based on the counties they cover - using metropolitan counties' goals if the district includes both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas (Section 2). The bill also mandates that state funding for districts be distributed as if allocated directly to the member counties, rather than as a single district amount (Section 3). These changes streamline how districts set targets and receive funds, affecting all counties participating in solid waste management districts established under new provisions. The bill repeals outdated sections and adds definitions to clarify district operations.