Rep. Liz Reyer

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state money from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support mobile crisis services and nonemergency medical transportation providers in Minnesota. The commissioner of human services will distribute these funds as mobile crisis grants and start-up grants for protected transport. Specifically, the money can be used to purchase or configure vehicles that meet protected transport requirements. The measure impacts organizations providing crisis intervention and medical transportation services to the public.

Maddy summaryHF 4827 appropriates $20,000 from the state's general fund to help the city of Eagan create a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military since the nation's founding. The money will be given as a one-time grant to the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will then provide it to Eagan for designing and building the monument. This legislation is a procedural funding measure that does not change existing laws or create new programs beyond this specific allocation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for Minnesota's Formulary Committee, which decides which prescription drugs are covered by state medical assistance programs. It allows committee members who have potential conflicts of interest to still attend meetings and discuss issues, provided they disclose these interests and step away from specific votes where a conflict exists. The legislation also mandates that the committee seek expert input from the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council before making decisions on prior authorization requirements or placing orphan drugs on preferred lists. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of human services to create a public process for receiving comments on the committee's recommendations and sets specific criteria for committee membership and compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5,000,000 from the state's general fund to support the construction and equipping of a community center on the White Earth Reservation. The funding is designated for the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and will cover costs such as design, site preparation, construction, and furnishing. The new facility is intended to offer space for health, wellness, and community gatherings for both Tribal and non-Tribal residents. This one-time appropriation becomes effective immediately upon the bill's final passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Health to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and submit the application by December 1, 2026. This action aims to integrate the state's health response capabilities with a global system for monitoring and addressing disease outbreaks. The legislation does not alter existing funding or staffing but establishes a specific timeline for this international partnership.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services in Minnesota and provides additional funding for critical access dental providers. It establishes specific payment increases for different service types and provider categories, including higher rates for rural areas, children under 21, and state-operated dental clinics. The legislation also requires managed care plans to reimburse providers at rates equal to or greater than fee-for-service amounts for covered dental services. These changes directly affect dental providers, managed care organizations, and MinnesotaCare recipients by modifying how much they are paid for dental care.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the operation and promotion of online sweepstakes games in Minnesota, which are defined as internet-based games that use a dual-currency payment system allowing players to exchange currency for prizes or cash equivalents while simulating gambling. It directly affects game operators, payment processors, financial institutions, and other service providers by banning them from supporting these activities within the state. The bill also requires the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny operations to anyone accepting revenue from these prohibited games and to enforce penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits large meat retailers from owning stakes in livestock dealers or meat packing companies and from signing exclusive contracts that require those suppliers to sell only to them. It defines a "dominant retailer" as a company selling over $18 billion in meat annually with locations in at least 20 states, including Minnesota. The law requires these retailers to divest any existing ownership interests by January 1, 2028, with a possible 180-day extension if they show good faith efforts to comply. The attorney general will identify which retailers fall under this definition starting in 2027, and violators could face daily fines of $25,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases reimbursement rates for mental health services provided by psychologists and other masters-prepared professionals under Minnesota's medical assistance program. Starting in 2027, the state will pay 100 percent of the Medicare rate for neuropsychological assessments, testing, and psychological testing, matching the higher rates previously paid to doctoral-level professionals. The law also requires managed care organizations and county purchasing plans to reimburse providers at least as much as the fee-for-service rate, with provisions to adjust capitation payments if federal approval is delayed. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing statute that previously set lower payment rates for masters-prepared mental health professionals.