Rep. Aisha Gomez

Maddy summaryHF 488 requires all Minnesota health plans to cover medically necessary dental procedures directly caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy, biotherapy, or radiation. This includes related evaluations, exams, lab tests, medications, and treatments. The law applies to health plans defined under Minnesota Statutes, ensuring coverage for dental care resulting from cancer therapy, not general dental needs. It takes effect after enactment for new or renewed insurance contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify that Minnesota's tax law does not apply a specific uncodified federal provision (section 530 of Public Law 95-600) that relates to the Internal Revenue Code. It modifies the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" in Minnesota tax law to explicitly exclude this federal provision, ensuring it does not affect Minnesota tax administration. The change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers and tax administrators by removing potential confusion about the applicability of this federal rule. The amendment takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 30 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Revenue to create a free, electronic system allowing residents to file individual income tax returns directly online without cost. The system must be hosted on the Department of Revenue website, and any contracted software vendor cannot offer paid tax preparation services through it. By tax years starting after December 31, 2025, the system must support at least 70% of resident individual tax returns, and the state must coordinate it with federal filing systems where possible. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who currently file individual income taxes, providing a free filing option instead of relying on paid services.

Maddy summaryHF 265, also known as "Brent's Law," requires Minnesota 911 call centers to identify mental health crisis calls and prioritize mental health crisis teams as primary responders when available. It mandates that 911 telecommunicators receive specific training or mental health staff screen calls to recognize crises, and establishes protocols for public safety answering points to comply. The bill also creates a civil lawsuit option for individuals or families harmed by violations, allowing claims for damages, attorney fees, and up to $15,000 in punitive damages for willful violations. This directly affects all Minnesota public safety answering points and the government entities operating them.

Maddy summaryHF 384 appropriates $35 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. This one-time funding is specifically for rehabilitating, preserving, equipping, and repairing deeply affordable family housing units in Minneapolis and its affiliated entities, such as Community Housing Resources. The bill directly affects low-income residents living in Minneapolis public housing by providing resources to maintain and upgrade their homes. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds for immediate housing preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 501 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights under Minnesota law and prohibit state discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in 2026, it would add a new section to the Minnesota Constitution requiring state actions to use the least restrictive means to achieve compelling government interests. The amendment would directly apply to all Minnesotans and state agencies, ensuring equal protection in all state laws and programs. It requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the question asking whether the state constitution should include these equal rights protections.

Maddy summaryHF 116 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to (Neo)Muralismos de Mexico. The funds will directly support expanding arts programming that celebrates Latino cultural heritage through workshops, artist support, and capacity building. Key provisions include providing professional development, networking opportunities, and presentation platforms for Latino artists and cultural organizations. This bill specifically targets funding for a single organization to strengthen community arts initiatives focused on Latino cultural expression.

Maddy summaryHF 262 prohibits employers from paying people with disabilities less than the state minimum wage, effective August 1, 2025 for new hires and August 1, 2027 for all current employees, ending the use of federal or state special certificates that allow subminimum wages. It requires providers of home and community-based services to report data on individuals currently paid subminimum wages by August 1, 2027, including personal details and employment metrics. The bill appropriates $38,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 in fiscal year 2027 to enhance the MnCHOICES system with employment-related resources. These changes directly affect employers, service providers, and people with disabilities working in supported employment programs across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 37 proposes adding a new constitutional guarantee to Minnesota's state constitution, stating that "Elections shall be free, fair, and equal. No civil or military power shall, at any time, interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting all Minnesotans participating in elections by establishing this fundamental principle. The bill specifies the exact wording for the constitutional amendment and the ballot question voters would see. It does not create new election procedures but enshrines this standard into the state constitution.

Maddy summaryHF 308 repeals a tax on illegal cannabis and controlled substances in Minnesota, removing specific tax provisions from state law. The bill repeals multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes (297D.01 through 297D.13, 13.4967, and related sections) that established this tax, with the repeal effective August 1, 2025. It also makes technical amendments to clarify that certain criminal statutes no longer reference the repealed tax. This bill directly affects the state’s tax code for illegal substances but does not change criminal penalties or legal cannabis regulations.