Rep. Liz Reyer

Maddy summaryHF 1652 prohibits health plans in Minnesota from removing a drug from their formulary (list of covered drugs) or increasing a patient's cost for a previously prescribed drug during the same plan year. This directly affects patients enrolled in health plans who rely on specific medications, preventing unexpected disruptions to their treatment. Exceptions include removing drugs deemed unsafe by the FDA, withdrawn by the FDA or manufacturer, or when switching to a lower-cost FDA-approved generic or biosimilar drug with at least 60 days' notice to patients and providers. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, for health plans offered or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 1318 requires all individuals purchasing a firearm in Minnesota to present proof of recent firearm safety training before completing the sale. This training must cover safe handling, storage, legal aspects of possession, and include a shooting qualification, demonstrated through certified courses or recent peace officer employment. Sellers must document the transaction with copies of identification, training proof, and firearm details, retaining these records for ten years and providing them to law enforcement upon request. The law applies to all firearm sales except those involving dealers, law enforcement, estate transfers, antique firearms, or collector-to-collector sales of curios/relics. Violating these requirements constitutes a misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryHF 264, the "Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act," requires all licensed Minnesota correctional facilities (both public and private) to meet specific medical care standards. The bill amends state law to mandate facilities implement policies covering mental health screening, suicide prevention, medication verification, discharge planning with prescribed medications, telehealth use, and death reviews. These requirements directly affect incarcerated individuals by improving access to consistent medical and mental health care while holding facilities accountable through commissioner inspections. The law aims to standardize care practices without creating new programs, focusing on operational changes to enhance safety and treatment.

Maddy summaryHF 2387 amends Minnesota Statutes § 124D.118 to establish a program allowing schools to provide free half-pint milk to students who do not participate in the full school lunch program. This directly affects public and nonpublic schools in Minnesota, enabling students to receive milk without needing to take a complete lunch, thereby reducing food waste from uneaten meals. The bill authorizes state reimbursement of 20 cents per milk serving for kindergarten students and up to 50 cents (or USDA rate) for lunch milk, with funding appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Schools must follow commissioner-established guidelines to participate, focusing on daily milk access as a nutritional supplement.

Maddy summaryHF 2626 appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the commissioner of health. These funds are designated for community solutions grants focused on healthy child development, as specified under Minnesota Statutes section 145.9285. The bill directly supports local organizations and programs working to improve early childhood health outcomes. It creates a concrete funding mechanism for existing grant programs without changing eligibility rules or creating new requirements. This is a straightforward budget allocation for established child development initiatives.

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 3018 establishes a new administrative rate for counties and tribes to cover specific housing support tasks, including creating provider agreements, monitoring service quality, and processing payments. It requires the human services commissioner to report the rate and its methodology to legislators by February 2026, with updates if the rate changes. The bill appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover this administrative rate. This directly affects counties and tribes administering housing support programs under Minnesota Statutes. The rate operates on top of existing payments and is not subject to standard payment caps.

Maddy summaryHF 3016 appropriates $3 million from Minnesota's general fund for a specific nonprofit organization, Guns Down Love Up, to acquire or construct a facility in Hennepin or Ramsey County. The funds are designated for a multipurpose space to support programming and administrative operations for nonprofit organizations. The bill allows for purchasing an existing building or developing a new one if suitable existing property isn't available. This appropriation is available until the facility project is completed or abandoned, per state statutes.

Maddy summaryHF 1847 appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds must support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology fields across the state. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem can award subgrants to programs that align with statewide STEM initiatives to ensure coordinated efforts. This bill directly affects STEM education programs and workforce development organizations receiving these grants.

Maddy summaryHF 1332 appropriates $18 million from state bonds to fund forest management on Minnesota's state forest lands. The funds cover reforestation activities (like planting native seeds and trees), site preparation, and forest stand improvement, including treatment for pests like emerald ash borer and spruce budworm. The state will issue bonds up to $18 million to finance these projects, administered by the commissioner of natural resources under Minnesota Statutes. This bill directly affects state forest management operations and the use of public funds for forestry capital projects.