Rep. Mike Freiberg

Maddy summaryHF 3409 prohibits Minnesota public schools from denying students access to free K-12 education based on the student's or their parent's immigration status or citizenship. It requires schools to stop collecting unnecessary immigration information, avoid threatening to share such details with law enforcement, and ensure no student or parent is excluded from school activities due to immigration status. The bill also creates a legal remedy, allowing students or parents who face such denial to file a civil lawsuit for redress.

Maddy summaryHF 3698 prohibits publishers from including certain restrictive terms in license agreements for libraries' electronic books and digital audiobooks. It directly affects Minnesota public libraries, school libraries, and the Minitex network by banning clauses that prevent libraries from lending digital materials - such as restrictions on interlibrary loans or limiting how materials can be shared. The law requires contracts to allow libraries to perform standard lending functions, including loaning materials via digital systems. It becomes effective 60 days after Minnesota’s secretary of state confirms other states with at least 7 million combined population have similar laws.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota legislative resolution (HF 2688) requests Congress to seek a constitutional amendment overturning the *Citizens United v. FEC* Supreme Court decision. It asks Congress to clarify that constitutional rights apply only to natural persons (not corporations or other artificial entities) and that campaign spending is not protected speech under the First Amendment. The resolution specifically proposes an amendment requiring governments to regulate campaign contributions and expenditures to ensure equal political access for all citizens, regardless of wealth, and to mandate public disclosure of all political spending. It does not create new laws but formally urges federal action through a constitutional amendment process.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $9.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the construction of a Northwest Metro Regional Athletic Facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The funds will be provided as a grant to the city of Brooklyn Park to build an addition to its community activity center, including multi-court gym space. The state will issue bonds up to $9.5 million to cover this appropriation, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The facility will serve regional athletic needs for residents in the Brooklyn Park area.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Minnesota Parkinson's Research Trust Fund to support research on Parkinson's disease and provide assistance to caregivers. The fund will be established in the state treasury and can only be used for approved research projects, caregiver support, and related activities. The state health commissioner will manage the fund by awarding grants to institutions and researchers in Minnesota, overseeing compliance, and developing a research plan to coordinate efforts. The bill also requires the commissioner to submit a report on the fund's activities and ensures that grant money is used specifically for Parkinson's disease research and related initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Secretary of State for election administration in 2026 and to replace services previously funded by federal money. It also requires a one-time transfer of $1 million from the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account. The Secretary of State must coordinate with the commissioner of management and budget to complete this transfer. These funds are designated for a single fiscal year and are not recurring appropriations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals from possessing firearms in buildings owned or controlled by state or local governments in Minnesota, with exceptions for licensed peace officers, military personnel on duty, and those with written permission from the building's supervisor. The law classifies violations as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both, and applies to buildings used for government administration. The prohibition takes effect on August 1, 2026, and does not apply to locations already covered by existing firearm restrictions in other subdivisions of the same statute.

Maddy summaryHF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Maddy summaryHF 3117 imposes a tiered excise tax on social media businesses that collect consumer data from Minnesota residents. It directly affects for-profit social media platforms with over 100,000 Minnesota users monthly, requiring them to pay tax based on user volume: no tax for under 100,000 users, $0.10 per user for 100,001-500,000 users, and escalating rates for larger user bases. The tax is calculated using Minnesota residents' data, defined as individuals with a Minnesota address, mailing address, or IP location tied to Minnesota. Businesses must report and pay the tax quarterly to Minnesota’s revenue commissioner, with revenues deposited into the state general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.