Rep. Peter Fischer

Maddy summaryHF 2032 establishes mental health case management and community support services specifically for adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). It directly affects individuals meeting defined C-PTSD criteria, including significant PTSD symptoms interfering with daily life due to intergenerational, racial, or historical trauma, plus documentation from a mental health professional. The bill requires providers of emergency, outpatient, or residential mental health services to refer eligible clients to case management upon consent, documenting these referrals. Key provisions include mandating culturally sensitive assessments and written professional opinions verifying eligibility and the need for ongoing support to prevent worsening symptoms.

Maddy summaryHF 1831 exempts providers of supportive housing and emergency shelter from background check requirements under Minnesota law. Previously, these housing providers had to conduct background studies on certain staff and volunteers under Chapter 245C; this bill removes that obligation. The change directly affects housing providers operating supportive housing programs and emergency shelters across Minnesota. The law modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 2c, effective upon enactment. This is a specific policy change to reduce administrative requirements for these housing providers.

Maddy summaryHF 2144 appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program under Minnesota Statutes § 462A.204, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill directly affects families in Minnesota at risk of homelessness by providing funding for prevention and assistance services. Key provisions include directing the Housing Finance Agency to administer the program using these allocated funds. This is a funding bill with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing budget resources for an existing state program.

Maddy summaryHF 1149 requires all Minnesota public school districts to include age-appropriate physical and sexual abuse prevention education in health curricula starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates that this instruction cover identifying abuse, recognizing assault, understanding boundary violations, and strategies for disclosure and bystander intervention. School districts must also train instructors on managing disclosures and develop response policies, while providing parents with information on abuse warning signs and resources. This affects all public elementary, middle, and high schools across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1994 establishes standardized daily payment rates for various levels of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services funded through Minnesota’s behavioral health fund. It directly affects treatment providers (such as clinics, residential facilities, and hospitals) that bill this fund for services like outpatient care, residential treatment, and medication-assisted therapy. The bill sets specific rates - for example, $79.84 per day for low-intensity outpatient services and $224.06 per day for high-intensity residential care - while recodifying which providers qualify for payments. It also creates enhanced rates for programs serving parents with children (requiring on-site or documented off-site childcare) and culturally specific SUD services.

Maddy summaryHF 1071 requires Minnesota local governments (counties and municipalities) to protect and plan for sand, gravel, and other aggregate resources in their land use decisions. It amends state laws to mandate that local comprehensive plans, zoning, and land use controls explicitly consider the protection and access to these resources, using data from the Minnesota Geological Survey. The bill appropriates $950,000 for mapping aggregate resources outside the metro area and updating reclamation guidance, plus $250,000 to update the metropolitan area's resource inventory, with technical assistance provided to local governments. These changes directly affect how communities plan for development and mining sites while ensuring resource availability.

Maddy summaryHF 1762 proposes adding a new constitutional amendment to Minnesota's state constitution. If approved by voters, it would guarantee all persons equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections for pregnancy decisions, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The amendment would apply to all state actions and agencies, requiring any discriminatory state action to be the "least restrictive means" of achieving a "compelling governmental interest." The proposed amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, with implementation starting January 1, 2027, if ratified.

Maddy summaryHF 1757 requires anyone who owns, possesses, or controls a firearm to report a loss or theft to local law enforcement within 48 hours. Failure to report can result in escalating penalties, starting with a minor offense for the first violation and increasing to a gross misdemeanor for repeated failures. The bill also provides immunity from prosecution for storage-related offenses if the report is made on time and mandates that law enforcement agencies report lost or stolen firearms to the state commissioner within seven days. Additionally, the bill appropriates $36,000 for a one-time implementation of a reporting system to support these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 1853 establishes a Civil Commitment Coordinating Division within Minnesota's Attorney General's office to improve coordination around civil commitment processes. The bill creates a Civil Commitment Coordinator and an 11-20 member Advisory Committee (including judges, counties, people with lived experience, and treatment providers) to develop guidance on outpatient commitment, engagement services, and temporary release options. It authorizes the coordinator to administer grants for diversion programs and engagement services, collect outcome data from local jurisdictions, and run public awareness campaigns about community-based alternatives. This bill directly affects courts, counties, treatment facilities, and community programs handling civil commitments under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 253B.

Maddy summaryHF 1812 establishes a state-run Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee comprehensive, affordable health care for every Minnesota resident. The plan covers all necessary medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care services without co-pays, with premiums based on income. It creates new state entities including the Minnesota Health Board, Health Fund, Office of Health Quality and Planning, a patient advocacy ombudsman, and an auditor for the plan. The bill also requests a federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act to modify certain health insurance requirements and appropriates funding for implementation.