Rep. Mohamud Noor

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it illegal to advertise a price for goods or services while hiding mandatory fees that consumers must pay. It defines these hidden fees as charges that are unavoidable or that a reasonable person would expect to be included in the total cost, though it excludes government taxes. Businesses must clearly show any additional flat fees or percentages before a customer selects items and again on a subtotal page before checkout. The law includes specific exemptions for motor vehicle dealers, utilities regulated by the state, and certain real estate settlement costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission from issuing permits to build pipelines designed to transport carbon dioxide. It directly affects energy companies and regulators by legally barring the approval of any new carbon dioxide pipeline routes in the state. The law takes effect immediately upon final passage, ensuring that no such permits can be granted under the current statute.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates transportation network companies, commonly known as ride-sharing services, by establishing new insurance requirements for drivers and defining the specific periods when coverage is active. It creates a civil cause of action allowing injured drivers to sue these companies for damages and modifies the powers of the state human rights commissioner to oversee these entities. The legislation also sets up a new chapter in the state statutes to provide specific financial benefits, such as medical and income loss support, to drivers injured while working for these platforms.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time $2 million fund to help rideshare drivers buy personal vehicles. The money will be used to provide zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to drivers who have worked for at least a year and earn less than $80,000 annually. Nonprofit organizations will manage these loans, which must be repaid over a period of six months to five years. The program is designed to assist drivers in meeting insurance and registration requirements while keeping loan terms flexible.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules governing the Hennepin Healthcare System to give the Hennepin County Board stronger oversight powers over the hospital's corporate board. Under the new provisions, the county board can dissolve the corporation, reorganize it, or remove the entire corporate board if it finds evidence of malfeasance, which includes actions like fraud, corruption, or serious ethical violations. Before taking such drastic steps, the county board must conduct a formal investigation that includes notifying the hospital and the state health commissioner, allowing the hospital to respond, and assessing how the action would impact patient care and financial obligations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while the Hennepin County attorney serves as the system's legal counsel, the healthcare system retains the option to hire its own separate legal and government relations staff without needing county approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the membership rules for Minnesota's Energy Transition Advisory Committee to ensure a broader range of voices are included in state energy planning. It adds a new voting seat for a representative from a school district that may lose revenue due to energy changes and adjusts the list of utility and community representatives to better reflect specific facility types like coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants. The changes also update the count of voting members and clarify how various groups, including impacted workers and local governments, are selected to serve on the committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals who provide direct support services to older adults or people with disabilities to qualify for MinnesotaCare health coverage, even if their household income is too high for standard eligibility. To qualify, a family member must work at least 20 hours per week providing non-professional care within their own home, and they must submit proof of this employment to receive coverage. The legislation also sets a fixed monthly premium of $80 for these eligible workers and allocates state funds to cover their healthcare costs without using federal money.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act to protect African American children and families from unnecessary removal from their homes. It creates a new advisory council and requires social services agencies to make "active efforts," which is a higher standard than usual, to keep these children safely with their families while respecting their cultural values. The legislation also mandates specific reports on how well these new protections are working and sets a future effective date of July 1, 2027.