Rep. Anquam Mahamoud

Maddy summaryHF 3273 expands Minnesota's maternal death studies to include maternal morbidity - serious health complications during or after pregnancy that cause significant short- or long-term health consequences. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.901, to authorize the commissioner of health to collect medical, health, and service data (including WIC, prescription monitoring, and hospital records) related to maternal morbidity or death without patient consent, for the purpose of studying preventable outcomes. Healthcare providers and systems must share relevant records upon request, with the commissioner required to destroy source records after analysis and notify individuals via certified mail when possible. This change directly affects the commissioner of health, healthcare providers, and public health systems by broadening data collection for evaluating maternal health care.

Maddy summaryHF 1792 modifies the definition of "investor seller" in Minnesota's contracts for deed laws and makes technical corrections to related statutes. This bill directly affects property sellers and buyers using contracts for deed, particularly investor sellers (non-owner-occupant sellers), by clarifying their legal definition and adjusting statutory language. Key provisions update sections of Minnesota Statutes to align terminology and correct minor errors without changing core contract for deed requirements. These changes streamline the recording process for property transfers and tax obligations in such transactions.

Maddy summaryHF 2289 requires Minnesota hospitals to maintain registered nurse staffing levels consistent with nationally accepted standards, ensuring adequate care for patients. Hospitals must create and implement staffing plans specifying maximum patient-to-nurse ratios for each unit, developed with input from direct-care registered nurses, and report these levels to the state. The bill prohibits retaliation against nurses who raise staffing concerns and imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. It directly affects all licensed Minnesota hospitals, their nursing staff, and patients by mandating safer staffing practices. The law appropriates funding to support implementation of these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 1653 appropriates $1 million from state bonds to fund electric bus charging stations for school buses statewide. The bill directs the commissioner of commerce to provide grants to eligible school districts or public transit agencies under Minnesota Statutes §216C.374, specifically for installing Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure. Funding comes from bonds sold by the state under established procedures, with grants awarded through the existing electric school bus deployment program. This measure directly affects school transportation systems seeking to transition to electric fleets, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 1913 creates a new limited medical license for graduates of foreign medical schools who meet specific criteria, including 60 months of practice outside the U.S. in the past decade, working in a collaborative agreement within a rural or underserved area, and providing evidence of a job offer. It requires employers of these limited license holders to carry medical malpractice insurance and pay at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary, while prohibiting retaliation for reporting violations. Limited license holders must submit periodic certification to the medical board confirming their employment and good standing every six months. The bill also establishes a pathway to full licensure after two years of practice (1,692 hours annually), passing all USMLE/COMLEX-USA steps, and obtaining a recommendation letter.

Maddy summaryHF 3192 establishes a property tax exemption for certain land owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes in Minneapolis. The exemption applies only to Tribal-owned property used exclusively for noncommercial government activities (like tribal offices), provided the government-use portion does not exceed 7,955 square feet. It does not cover single-family housing, apartments, parking, agriculture, or forestry uses. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 272.02 to create this specific exemption, effective once the property owner complies with assessment procedures. This directly affects tribes in Minneapolis with qualifying government facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 2134 strengthens protections for Minnesota's wild rice waters by requiring a "wild rice risk justification" before certain pesticide permits are issued. It prohibits watercraft operations that threaten uncultivated wild rice beds and mandates the commissioner of natural resources to maintain current maps of wild rice waters. The bill appropriates funds to support these measures, including enforcement and map upkeep. These changes directly affect pesticide permit applicants, watercraft operators in wild rice areas, and state agencies managing natural resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund for a one-time grant to Niyyah Recovery Initiative during fiscal year 2026. The funds are specifically designated to cover support program costs, community engagement, staffing, and targeted outreach to expand recovery services for individuals affected by substance use. The grant is available until June 30, 2027, and directly supports Niyyah Recovery Initiative's operational needs to increase access to critical recovery resources.

Maddy summaryHF 2764 requires Minnesota public schools (including charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program) to offer at least one plant-based meal option daily starting with the 2026-2027 school year. A "plant-based meal" is defined as one without any animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, fish), and schools must provide this option within four weeks of a student's written request. Schools must also make the request process clear to students and parents, comply with federal nutrition standards, and report annually on implementation to the Department of Education. The bill applies to all public schools serving lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of a "debt buyer" to clarify that businesses purchasing charged-off medical debts for collection purposes are considered debt buyers, while excluding nonprofits buying for charitable reasons. It appropriates $5 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to relieve medical debt for eligible residents who couldn't pay after hospitals completed reasonable collection efforts. The grant must be used by June 30, 2028, and Undue Medical Debt must report recipient demographics to state agencies. The bill directly affects low-income Minnesotans with unpaid medical bills and hospitals that previously pursued collections.