Rep. Bianca Virnig

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous sales tax exemptions for preferred seating and amenities at athletic facilities, meaning these items will now be subject to sales tax when purchased with event tickets. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support homeless assistance programs. The legislation defines various retail sales for tax purposes, including bundled transactions and promotional items, while appropriating money for the housing grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to certain employee information at secure treatment facilities and correctional institutions in Minnesota to protect staff from potential harassment or violence. It prevents facility patients, clients, and inmates from viewing specific personnel data, including employees' education and work history, payroll details that could reveal home addresses or family locations, and disciplinary records for secure treatment facility staff. The law also requires anyone requesting this information to identify themselves and state their reason for the request. These changes amend existing Minnesota statutes to limit what personal data can be shared with individuals inside these facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Maddy summaryHF 2556 establishes an endometriosis research program at the University of Minnesota, directly affecting Minnesotans diagnosed with endometriosis. The program collects anonymized biological samples (like blood, tissue, and urine) and clinical data from patients with endometriosis and control groups, focusing on early detection and better treatments. It requires the university to create standardized protocols for sample handling, ensure diverse community representation, and report annually to legislators starting in 2026. The bill appropriates state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support this research initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create policies restricting firearms carried by visitors on campus property. Under the new rules, institutions can require visitors to leave if they violate firearm policies, and those who refuse to comply face a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $25. The law also clarifies that firearms violating these campus policies will not be subject to forfeiture, and it maintains that employers and schools cannot ban firearms in parking facilities. This change directly affects public postsecondary institutions and their ability to manage visitor access to campus grounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota law to protect doctors and other licensed health care providers who join wellness programs designed to help manage work-related stress and career fatigue. It defines these programs as initiatives run by statewide nonprofit associations that offer evaluation, counseling, or other support services to health care professionals. The law ensures that a provider's participation in such programs remains confidential and cannot be shared with licensing boards or health officials without the provider's written permission, except in cases where mandatory reporting laws require disclosure. Additionally, the bill grants immunity from civil lawsuits to organizations running these wellness programs when they act in good faith. These changes apply specifically to licensed health care providers and the nonprofit associations that administer wellness initiatives for them.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts in Minnesota to use agricultural credit for certain debt service payments on school building bonds. It directly affects school districts, particularly those spanning multiple counties, by clarifying which portions of their tax levies qualify for this agricultural credit. The key provision updates the definition of "levied for debt service" to include specific bond levies and cooperative unit assessments, while excluding amounts used for other postemployment benefits. The changes will take effect starting with taxes payable in 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 3421 requires Minnesota teacher preparation programs to provide a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates who will teach early literacy, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The field experience must align with evidence-based reading practices, be integrated with reading instruction, and occur primarily during school hours with structured feedback. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must develop rules defining which teaching areas require this experience and ensuring its effective implementation. The bill also appropriates funds for this rulemaking process, effective July 1, 2026.