Maddy summaryHF 3239 prohibits using "conscientiously held beliefs" as an exemption for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations in Minnesota schools and child care facilities. It directly affects parents or guardians of children aged 15 months or older who previously relied on this exemption to avoid MMR shots for enrollment. The bill requires these parents to provide either proof of vaccination (meeting medical standards) or a medical exemption statement by August 1, 2026, to keep their child enrolled in schools, preschools, or licensed child care programs. This replaces the existing personal belief exemption for MMR vaccines, which will no longer be valid after the effective date. The law amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.15, specifically adding subdivision 3c.
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Maddy summaryMinnesota's HF 1269 requires health insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved medical services and prescription medications for treating dementia, including diagnostic tests to assess treatment effectiveness. It also prohibits health plans from using "step therapy" (requiring patients to try cheaper drugs first) for dementia treatments. The bill modifies prior authorization rules for certain medications, ensuring automatic 60-day coverage for brand-name mental health drugs when generics become available, and streamlines approval for oral liquid drugs used with feeding tubes. These changes apply to health plans offered in Minnesota starting January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHF 1417 provides $15 million annually in state funding for infrastructure improvements in manufactured home parks across Minnesota, starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill directs the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to offer grants and loans to park owners (including private, cooperative, and municipal operators) for essential infrastructure like water, sewer, and roads. Park owners must apply for these funds under existing law (Minnesota Statutes § 462A.2035), with the agency required to report annually by January 15 on fund usage, including breakdowns by ownership type, average grant/loan amounts, and loan terms. This funding aims to address aging infrastructure in manufactured home communities without altering eligibility or creating new requirements for park residents.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a formal licensure system for music therapists in Minnesota, establishing new legal requirements for those who practice music therapy. It directly affects individuals seeking to work as music therapists, requiring them to obtain a state license to legally use protected titles and practice the profession. The bill sets up a regulatory framework including background check requirements, fee structures, and civil penalties for violations, while also defining what constitutes the practice of music therapy. Key provisions include creating a Music Therapy Advisory Council, establishing temporary licensure for those who have completed education but not yet passed exams, and clarifying that music therapists cannot diagnose medical conditions. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2026, with background check requirements beginning January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires candidates for the Three Rivers Park District board of commissioners and elected officials to file economic interest disclosure statements with Hennepin County. Candidates must submit an original statement within 14 days after the candidate filing period ends, while current officials must file annual statements each year they serve in office. The required information matches what is already mandated for other Minnesota public officials under existing state law. This change applies specifically to the Three Rivers Park District and does not affect other local government entities.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Land Monument Protection Fund in Minnesota to support the Public Land Survey System monument grant program, which helps preserve physical markers used to define property boundaries. It establishes new fees on mortgage recordings and property deed transfers, with the revenue from these fees directed into the fund. The changes apply to individuals and businesses recording mortgages or transferring real property, with fees set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies tax calculations for different types of property transfers and adds rules for designated transfers where ownership interests are transferred shortly after the initial transaction.
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 prohibits health insurance plans in Minnesota from using step therapy protocols to limit coverage for FDA-approved drugs used to treat neurological conditions. It directly affects people with neurological disorders and the health plans that provide their coverage. Under this law, insurers cannot require patients to try other medications first if the prescribed drug is FDA-approved and aligns with clinical practice guidelines. The restrictions apply to plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryHF 362 establishes a state licensing system for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. It requires practitioners to meet specific educational standards (including minimum contact hours), pass a credentialing exam, and obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health. The bill defines both practices (e.g., Asian bodywork therapy uses techniques like pressing and stretching based on Chinese medical principles), sets application and renewal fees, and includes criminal penalties for practicing without a license. This directly affects therapists seeking to legally provide these services and ensures they meet standardized training and safety requirements, while also providing funding for implementation.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1,602,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Office of the Attorney General. The funding is specifically designated to hire six additional attorneys to support the office's legal operations. The legislation does not change existing laws or procedures but provides financial resources for staffing expansion. It directly affects the Office of the Attorney General by increasing its budget for attorney positions.