Rep. Patty Acomb

Maddy summaryHF 1686 expands training requirements for licensed security officers in Minnesota. It mandates 40 hours of pre-employment training (up from 12 hours) within 21 days of hire, plus 24 hours of annual continuing education for all officers, with an additional 6 hours yearly for those armed with firearms or weapons. The bill requires new training content including mental health crisis response, de-escalation techniques, CPR/AED use, legal use of force standards, and building safety disruptions. These requirements apply to all licensed security officers, managers, and employees in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also ensures employees can obtain copies of their training certificates from employers at no cost.

Maddy summaryHF 2968 limits how Minnesota counties can collect property tax levies for certain assessment services. It requires counties with cities of the first class (like Minneapolis) to have city assessors handle property assessments within those cities, while county assessors retain only supervisory duties. The bill also restricts county levies for assessment services to specific duties listed in the law, primarily affecting counties with cities over 400,000 people and cities under 30,000 population. This change takes effect for property assessments starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1005 adjusts payment rates for healthcare providers under Minnesota's medical assistance program. It increases reimbursement rates for certain residential services, sets a new statewide rate for behavioral health home services, and adjusts physician professional service rates. These changes directly affect hospitals, clinics, and care providers receiving state medical assistance payments for these specific services. The bill amends existing statutes to implement these rate adjustments while requiring budget neutrality for hospital payments. It does not create new programs but modifies existing payment structures for covered services.

Maddy summaryHF 1596 amends Minnesota law to require that investigative information about complaints against Metropolitan Council members becomes public after an investigation is completed, unless it would jeopardize an active investigation or reveal confidential sources. The bill adds Metropolitan Council members (appointed by the governor) to the definition of "public official" in the public data statute, extending existing transparency rules that apply to other high-level state officials. Previously, such complaint-related information for Metropolitan Council members was not subject to the same public disclosure requirements. This change ensures the public can access details about investigations into complaints against these council members, promoting accountability.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and limit optometrists' authority to prescribe or administer certain drugs. It specifically sets new time limits: oral antivirals may not be prescribed for more than 10 days, oral steroids for more than 14 days (requiring physician consultation), and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for more than seven days. These changes apply directly to licensed optometrists in Minnesota who prescribe medications for eye conditions under the Board of Optometry's rules. The bill maintains existing restrictions on intravenous injections, invasive surgery, and Schedule II/III oral drugs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $53.165 million for the Minnesota Attorney General’s office in fiscal year 2026 and $52.225 million in 2027 to fund consumer protection work. It establishes a **Consumer Protection Restitution Account** for undistributed funds from consumer enforcement cases, modifies the **Consumer Litigation Account** (capping its balance at $2 million), and creates a **Proceeds of Litigation or Settlement Account** to track recovered funds. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report by October 15 detailing account balances, disbursements, and recommendations for adjustments. These changes directly affect how the Attorney General’s office manages and reports consumer protection funds, ensuring transparency and proper handling of restitution for harmed consumers.

Maddy summaryHF 2859 allows Minnesota cities and counties to set speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) in business districts. Local governments can adopt ordinances with proper signage, and police officers may issue citations for violations. The bill specifies that violations won't appear on driving records and limits citations to specific speed-related offenses. It requires local resolutions authorizing citations and ensures riders can challenge them before a neutral third party. This directly affects local governments, e-bike riders in business districts, and municipal law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHF 2690 modifies Minnesota's medical assistance dental coverage by requiring the state commissioner to contract with a dedicated dental administrator starting January 1, 2026, if current managed care and county plans fail to meet performance benchmarks for dental access in 2024. This administrator will handle provider networks, claims processing, and ensure recipients have choice of dental providers meeting state payment rates, with a specific requirement that at least 55% of continuously enrolled medical assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients receive a dental visit by 2029. The bill also establishes a Health Services Advisory Council with a dental subcouncil to advise on evidence-based dental policies, coverage, and delivery models. These changes directly affect medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients (including low-income populations), dental providers, and managed care plans.

Maddy summaryHF 2162 appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's renewable development account for fiscal year 2026 to fund geothermal planning grants. The bill directs the commissioner of commerce to award these one-time grants to eligible applicants under Minnesota Statutes section 216C.47, which covers local governments and entities planning geothermal energy projects. It provides concrete funding for preliminary planning activities related to geothermal systems but does not establish new requirements or regulations. The bill directly affects applicants seeking financial support for geothermal feasibility studies and project planning.

Maddy summaryHF 794 establishes a state dementia services program under Minnesota's commissioner of health to coordinate existing Alzheimer's and dementia-related services. The program will link state agencies, Tribal Nations, community groups, and research organizations to improve public awareness, update Minnesota's Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, and integrate early detection strategies into public health efforts. The bill appropriates funding from the general fund for the program, starting with an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2026 and a base amount in 2027. This directly affects Minnesotans living with dementia, their caregivers, and the state agencies and community organizations providing related services.