Rep. Mary Clardy

Maddy summaryHF 3653 increases funding for school safety programs in Minnesota. It establishes new formulas: public school districts receive $100 per adjusted pupil unit for safe schools aid (starting 2027), plus a $36 per unit levy; charter schools get $100 per unit; and cooperative school units receive $35 per unit. The bill requires all funds to be used exclusively for specific safety purposes, including security upgrades, mental health services, drug prevention programs, violence prevention, and cybersecurity measures in schools. This affects all public school districts, charter schools, and cooperative school units statewide, with funding effective for fiscal year 2027 and later.

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 summaryHF 3480 requires Minnesota to study the economic effects of the federal "Operation Metro Surge" immigration enforcement operation. The bill appropriates funding to contract a nonpartisan entity to quantify impacts on the state, child care providers, businesses, counties, cities, and school districts. The study must be completed and reported to key legislative committees by February 1, 2027. This is a procedural study bill focused on gathering data, not implementing new policy. The bill was introduced in February 2026 with multiple co-authors.

Maddy summaryHF 1322 modifies Minnesota's auto insurance rules for total loss claims. It requires insurers to offer a replacement vehicle option (with all taxes, fees, and license costs paid by the insurer, except the insured's deductible) when settling a total loss under a policy using actual cash value or replacement with like kind and quality, and the insured is not an auto dealer. This directly affects individual vehicle owners and non-dealer businesses who experience a total loss. The bill ensures insureds have a clear choice for a replacement vehicle without additional out-of-pocket costs beyond their deductible.

Maddy summaryMinnesota bill HF 1855 requires veterans benefits service providers (who charge fees) to be federally accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It prohibits these providers from guaranteeing specific benefits or benefit amounts to veterans or their families. The bill mandates written disclosure statements and fee agreements before services are provided, and establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for noncompliance. This directly affects veterans seeking assistance with benefits appeals and the service providers offering those services.

Maddy summaryHF 3004 appropriates $650,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $650,000 for fiscal year 2027 to create a centralized digital platform targeting Minnesota youth aged 15-23. The platform will provide information on internships, mentoring, and job opportunities, with youth involved in its development and promotion through social media. By December 1, 2027, the provider must submit a report detailing platform engagement, user demographics, available opportunities, and youth feedback. This one-time funding, ending June 30, 2027, is intended to improve youth access to workforce resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the city of Chaska in hosting Professional Golfers' Association of America championship events. The money will be given to the Explore Minnesota director to provide a grant that helps attract and cover costs for at least one men's and one women's PGA championship. This one-time appropriation is intended to boost economic development in Chaska by bringing major golf tournaments to the area. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and the bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies a state appropriation for the city of Oak Park Heights to fund redevelopment of the Allen S. King power plant site. It authorizes a $2,190,000 grant for the city to acquire property and design public infrastructure including water systems, sewer systems, roads, trails, and sidewalks. The legislation extends the deadline for using bond sale proceeds and appropriations from the original timeframe to December 31, 2029. This change affects the city's ability to access state funding for infrastructure planning at the specified site.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota Digital Choice Act to give users more control over their personal data on social media platforms. It directly affects social media companies and the users who interact with them by creating new data rights and interoperability requirements. Key provisions allow users to request deletion of their personal data and obtain copies in portable formats, while requiring companies to use open protocols that enable users to share their social connections and data across different platforms. The law also mandates that companies respond to data requests within five business days and maintain secure systems for handling user information.