Rep. Liz Reyer

Maddy summaryHF 1044 adds occupational therapy services to Minnesota's mental health grant programs. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 245.4889, by explicitly including "occupational therapy services" as an eligible grant service for children with emotional disturbances. This change allows occupational therapists and assistants (defined in new sections 245I.02, subdivisions 29a-29b) to provide behavioral health services under existing children's mental health grant funding. The bill directly affects children with emotional disturbances who qualify for these grants and occupational therapy providers seeking to deliver these services through state-funded programs.

Maddy summaryHF 3180 creates a special emergency fund within Minnesota's state treasury to support essential public health services if federal funding is unexpectedly reduced or eliminated. The fund, which receives a one-time transfer from the general fund, allows the Minnesota Department of Health (referred to as "commissioner of health") to continue critical services like disease outbreak response and waterborne disease prevention when federal support drops unexpectedly. Before using funds, the commissioner must notify legislative health committees and seek advisory review, and must submit an annual report detailing all expenditures and their justification. This bill directly affects the state health department's ability to maintain public health operations during federal funding disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota teacher licensing rules by requiring schools to report specific employment actions to licensing boards within ten days, including discharges, suspensions, resignations, and criminal charges related to predatory offenses. It also mandates that licensing boards investigate these reports and share relevant district records, such as disciplinary files and investigative notes, upon request. Additionally, the bill classifies certain license denial orders as public data and requires licensing boards to report sexual misconduct cases involving minors to law enforcement authorities. These changes affect school boards, charter schools, and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, with provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs to cover the removal of intrauterine devices. It amends state statutes to mandate this coverage and directs the commissioner of human services to implement the change. The legislation also appropriates funding from the general fund and health care access fund to support these costs in fiscal years 2027 through 2029. Coverage becomes effective on January 1, 2027, or later if federal approval is required. The bill affects individuals enrolled in these health programs who need IUD removal services.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill restricts state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts, prohibiting agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration violations. It defines civil immigration enforcement to exclude criminal law enforcement and clarifies that cooperation with federal authorities on criminal matters remains permitted. The legislation also establishes a cause of action for constitutional rights violations related to immigration, prohibits denying education based on immigration status, and requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding to support these provisions and amends existing state statutes regarding immigration-related activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Minnesota Department of Health to create and manage a stockpile of essential prescription and over-the-counter medications to prepare for drug shortages and public health emergencies. The Department of Health will work with medical experts, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare facilities to determine what medications to stockpile and may hire third-party vendors to handle storage, tracking, and distribution. During emergencies, the department can establish equitable distribution limits to ensure fair access to medications, while also coordinating with local health authorities and emergency responders. The bill requires an annual report to legislative committees detailing the stockpile's inventory, usage, and management updates, and it appropriates funding from the state's general fund to support these efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers in Minnesota from using spread pricing, a practice where they charge health plans higher prices for prescription drugs than they pay pharmacies, and requires their fees to be transparent and based only on the actual cost of services provided. It also imposes fiduciary duties on these managers and limits their income sources to prevent conflicts of interest that could affect drug pricing or coverage decisions. The legislation increases license application and renewal fees for pharmacy benefit managers and requires more detailed information in their applications, including details about leadership and governance. Additionally, the bill defines key terms like "rebates" and "spread pricing" to clarify how these financial arrangements are regulated under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.2 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant to the Neighborhood Development Center. The funding will support the creation and launch of The Ruckus, a new facility designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow from startup stage to substantial revenue growth. The money can be used to develop core programs, build entrepreneur cohorts, establish industry partnerships, and purchase necessary equipment for the facility. The grant includes specific programming for a technology and business accelerator, a beauty and wellness production program, and a retail readiness initiative, and the funds are available until June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 1911 provides $5 million in one-time funding for Minnesota counties to cover costs related to implementing the Department of Human Services' service delivery transformation IT initiatives. It also allocates $40 million for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to improve its social services information systems. The bill funds county IT modernization projects that connect with state systems and encourages collaboration between larger and smaller counties. Counties must apply for grants using a formula based on service population and other factors. This is a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2026, with the DCF funding available until June 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 3240 establishes a two-year grant program administered by Minnesota's Department of Health to address outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (like measles) in communities with low vaccination rates. It appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support community health boards and nonprofit organizations working in these high-risk areas. Grant funds must cover culturally appropriate vaccine education, combating misinformation, and helping individuals access vaccines, with materials provided in primary languages of affected populations. The program directly targets geographic areas or populations experiencing or at risk of outbreaks due to low vaccination coverage.