Rep. Krista Knudsen

Maddy summaryHF 416 amends Minnesota Statutes to lower the minimum age for applying for a permit to carry a pistol from 21 to 18 years old. The bill directly affects Minnesota residents aged 18 or older who meet other requirements, such as completing firearm safety training and passing background checks. Key provisions include updating section 624.714, subdivision 2, to reflect the new age eligibility while maintaining existing criteria for permit issuance. This change would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to apply for carry permits under the same conditions as older applicants.

Maddy summaryHF 92 establishes a "vaccine recipient bill of rights" for all Minnesotans receiving vaccines. It requires healthcare providers to disclose the specific vaccine being administered and provide independent information about it (from sources other than manufacturers or government). The bill prohibits coercion for vaccine decisions, protects individuals' right to determine their own medical interests, and bans private businesses from mandating or pressuring vaccine use unless required by other law. It also mandates that providers educate recipients about federal vaccine safety reporting systems.

Maddy summaryHF 49 repeals a tax on all lawful gambling receipts in Minnesota, removing an existing tax burden for gambling businesses. This bill directly affects casinos, racetracks, and other legal gambling operators that previously paid this tax. The primary mechanism is the repeal of specific tax provisions (including sections 297E.01 and 297E.02), with related technical adjustments to other statutes to align with the repeal. The change eliminates a financial obligation for these businesses but does not alter gambling regulations or operations.

Maddy summaryHF 126 allows legally carried firearms at Minnesota's State Fairgrounds by amending statutes to prevent the State Agricultural Society (which operates the fairgrounds) from banning lawful firearm possession. The bill clarifies that fairgrounds bylaws cannot prohibit firearms consistent with Minnesota's gun laws, while maintaining existing rules for private establishments (like requiring conspicuous "no guns" signs at entrances). It directly affects attendees, vendors, and staff at the State Fairgrounds, ensuring they can carry legally permitted firearms there. The changes take effect August 1, 2025, and do not override rules for parking areas or peace officer access.

Maddy summaryHF 478 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Minnesota's legislative district boundaries. It would require each county to have at least one Senate district (increasing the total from 67 to 87) and apportion House districts based on population across the state. The bill also updates statutory language to reflect these changes, including increasing Senate membership from 67 to 87 members. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, these district changes would take effect for the next legislative session.

Maddy summaryHF 138 requires Minnesota's state agency (the commissioner) to gather and compile annual data on human trafficking within the state, replacing the previous biennial requirement. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 299A.785 to mandate yearly publication of this data, making it publicly available. The published report must include details on trafficking extent and nature, as well as other relevant information identified by the commissioner. This change directly affects how state agencies collect and share trafficking data, increasing the frequency of public reporting.

Maddy summaryThis bill cancels $194 million in unused funds for the Northern Lights Express rail project and reallocates the money to support transportation priorities. It requires a study analyzing current bus service demand, costs, and potential improvements between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth, including ridership estimates and feasibility recommendations. The study must be completed by February 2026 and submitted to legislative committees. The remaining funds after the study appropriation are transferred to the highway user tax distribution fund. The bill directly affects Minnesotans in the Minneapolis-Duluth corridor who rely on intercity transit options.

Maddy summaryHF 519 amends Minnesota law to simplify the exemption process for public schools that wish to retain American Indian mascots. It changes the requirement from seeking approval from all 11 federally recognized Minnesota tribes and the Tribal Nations Education Committee to instead requiring that no American Indian Tribe within the school's county objects to the mascot use. Schools are automatically exempt if a local tribe doesn't object, or if no tribe exists in the county. This directly affects Minnesota public schools using such mascots, altering how they obtain permission to continue the practice under state education rules.

Maddy summaryHF 518 repeals Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041, which required public schools and charter schools to stop using American Indian mascots, nicknames, or logos by September 1, 2026. The bill directly affects all Minnesota public schools and charter schools that previously had to comply with this prohibition. By repealing the law, the bill removes the requirement for schools to replace such mascots or seek tribal exemptions. The repeal takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond, meaning schools are no longer mandated to eliminate these symbols.

Maddy summaryHF 137 amends Minnesota law to broaden the definition of a "prior qualified human trafficking-related offense." It expands the definition to include any past conviction or adjudication for human trafficking-related violations committed at any point in a person's lifetime (not just within 10 years), as well as similar offenses from other states. This change directly affects individuals convicted of human trafficking crimes, as prior out-of-state or older Minnesota convictions will now count toward enhanced penalties under Minnesota Statutes section 609.321. The amendment applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.