Rep. Robert Bierman

Maddy summaryHF 2618 requires Minnesota condo associations and homeowners associations (HOAs) to provide plain-language explanations of governing laws to unit owners upon request. The bill mandates that board members review these explanations when elected and share them with owners seeking help understanding their rights or responsibilities. It appropriates funding to create a statewide guide explaining laws governing common interest communities, including key provisions in Minnesota Statutes sections 515B.4-102, 515B.4-1021, and 515B.4-107. The requirements become effective August 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1029 requires Minnesota's health commissioner to add metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) testing to the official list of required medical tests for detecting heritable or congenital disorders. The bill mandates periodic updates to this test list to reflect medical advancements, new testing methods, and factors like test accuracy, treatability of conditions, and disorder severity. This directly affects healthcare providers and patients in Minnesota who rely on these screenings for early detection. The commissioner must follow specific criteria when revising the list, including input from an advisory committee, but revisions are exempt from standard rulemaking procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 683 allows Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for local elections, such as mayoral or city council races. It establishes rules for how RCV would work, including counting votes by voter preferences and reallocating votes when candidates are eliminated. The bill permits local jurisdictions to use electronic voting systems that automatically handle vote reallocation, and it appropriates funds for implementation. This bill directly affects local governments choosing to implement RCV and voters in those jurisdictions participating in local elections. It does not change state or federal election rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1412 appropriates $202,600 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Health for a one-time grant to the Division of Indian Work. The bill directs this funding to develop and pilot culturally specific suicide prevention curriculum for Native American youth in Minnesota. The curriculum must cover mental health, emotional intelligence, depression, and suicide, providing practical tools for students to support themselves and others. It specifically targets Native American youth and is not intended for general school use.

Maddy summaryHF 2756 modifies Minnesota's nursing home reimbursement system to align with federal requirements. The bill updates definitions and assessment rules in Minnesota Statutes §144.0724, specifically implementing the federal Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for case mix reimbursement starting October 1, 2025. It requires nursing facilities to use updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments with specific assessment reference dates (ARD) to determine resident care needs and reimbursement levels. This directly affects Minnesota nursing facilities receiving state Medicaid funding for long-term care services under chapters 256R, 256S, and related waiver programs. The changes ensure state reimbursement practices conform to federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's reimbursement rules for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) that provide medical assistance. It requires FQHCs to submit detailed cost and visit reports within 90 days after each reporting period, using forms approved by the commissioner, and to provide copies of their Medicare cost reports as supporting documentation. The bill updates payment mechanisms, allowing FQHCs to choose between a prospective payment system or an alternative cost-based payment method (100% of Medicare-approved costs), effective January 1, 2021. These changes directly affect FQHCs operating in Minnesota that receive state medical assistance payments, ensuring consistent reporting and payment procedures aligned with federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2757 updates Minnesota's assisted living regulations by adding clear definitions for "chemical restraint," "manual restraint," "mechanical restraint," and "restraint" (referencing existing definitions in Minnesota Statutes §245D.02). It revises licensing requirements, mandating that all assisted living facilities must be licensed by August 1, 2021, and require a licensed director by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports. The bill also restricts advertising and naming: effective January 1, 2026, only licensed facilities may use "assisted living" in promotions, and new facilities cannot include "home care" or "nursing home" in their names. These changes directly affect all assisted living facilities operating in Minnesota, ensuring consistent definitions, licensing standards, and transparency in marketing.

Maddy summaryHF 2555 establishes a pilot program (2026-2030) for Minnesota's state employee health insurance plan, comparing retrospective utilization review (evaluating care after it's provided) against prior authorization (evaluating care before it's provided). It requires health carriers to use retrospective review for state employee coverage during the pilot, while still allowing prior authorization if needed, and mandates quality audits to track impacts on care access and costs. The program directly affects state employees covered under the group insurance plan and health care providers billing them. The commissioner must report annually on cost, access, and quality impacts to lawmakers, with final recommendations due by 2031.

Maddy summaryHF 958 requires Minnesota's medical assistance program to cover psychiatric collaborative care services for eligible clients. This model, defined as an evidence-based integrated approach involving primary care teams with psychiatric consultants, must be billed using specific codes (99492-99494, G2214, G0512). The bill mandates coverage for this service delivery method, which includes structured care management and regular clinical assessments. It takes effect July 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Maddy summaryHF 2755 updates Minnesota's regulatory definitions for supplemental nursing services agencies by adding clear definitions for "direct ownership interest" (at least 5% equity in the agency) and "indirect ownership interest" (ownership through entities holding 5%+ in the agency). These changes directly affect nursing agencies and their owners by clarifying who is considered a controlling person under state law. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 144A.70 to include these definitions, making ownership transparency requirements more precise. This is a technical update to regulatory language, not a change to service standards or funding.