Rep. Liish Kozlowski

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's child maltreatment reporting requirements and adjusts criminal penalties for failing to report suspected abuse. It expands the definition of mandatory reporters to include clergy members who receive information during ministerial duties, while maintaining protections for privileged communications. The legislation also clarifies that organizations cannot have policies that discourage reporters from filing abuse reports. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for failure to report, making it a felony when multiple children are abused by the same offender, and strengthens civil liability for knowingly making false reports. These changes aim to improve child safety by broadening who must report abuse and increasing consequences for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryHF 997 requires Minnesota landlords to have a valid "just cause" reason to terminate a tenancy or refuse lease renewal, directly affecting residential tenants and landlords statewide. The bill lists specific allowed reasons for termination, including nonpayment of rent (after a cure period), repeated late payments (five times in 12 months), material lease breaches, or landlord needing the unit for themselves or family. Landlords must provide written notice detailing the reason and, for certain cases like withdrawing from the rental market, give tenants 180 days' notice and a one-month relocation fee. It also prohibits landlords from re-renting withdrawn properties within five years without potential liability for damages. This bill aims to strengthen tenant protections by limiting arbitrary evictions under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund for fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to People Serving People, a Minneapolis-based organization. The funding supports job readiness services for parents and adults experiencing homelessness, including resume writing, mock interviews, work clothing, technology access, and child care assistance. The money is designated as a one-time appropriation and is managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Cloquet Area Fire District in Minnesota to collect a local sales tax of up to 0.5% in the cities of Cloquet and Scanlon, with voter approval required before implementation. The tax revenue would be used to fund the construction of a new ambulance and fire station, with up to $31 million available for the project and related bond debt service. The tax would expire after 20 years or once the project is fully funded, whichever comes first, and any remaining funds would go to the district's general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 3480 requires Minnesota to study the economic effects of the federal "Operation Metro Surge" immigration enforcement operation. The bill appropriates funding to contract a nonpartisan entity to quantify impacts on the state, child care providers, businesses, counties, cities, and school districts. The study must be completed and reported to key legislative committees by February 1, 2027. This is a procedural study bill focused on gathering data, not implementing new policy. The bill was introduced in February 2026 with multiple co-authors.

Maddy summaryHF 3293 creates the Minnesota Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (MCFPB) to enforce consumer financial laws and protect residents from unfair or deceptive practices in banking, lending, and other financial services. The bill establishes a commissioner appointed by the governor to oversee the bureau, which will investigate complaints, monitor financial markets, and enforce anti-discrimination rules in consumer finance. It appropriates funding for the bureau’s operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and directs the commissioner to recruit staff with federal CFPB experience. The bureau directly affects Minnesota consumers and financial institutions operating in the state by providing a dedicated enforcement agency for consumer financial protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the legal authority for federal agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to make arrests under Minnesota state law. It directly affects these federal agencies by eliminating their ability to conduct warrantless arrests within the state, except when assisting local law enforcement. The change amends existing statutes to delete provisions that previously allowed these officers to arrest individuals for specific crimes like assault or felonies when on duty or with a warrant. This policy adjustment limits arrest powers to state-authorized peace officers and private citizens, while still permitting federal agents to aid in executing warrants when requested by local officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum wage requirement for workers employed at Minnesota's covered airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and other public airports under the Metropolitan Airports Commission. It applies to private companies and contractors that employ workers performing airport-related duties or preparing food for departing flights, excluding independent contractors and salaried professionals. The law mandates that employers pay a "quality service wage" starting in 2026, which combines the applicable minimum wage with supplemental benefits calculated according to federal Service Contract Act standards. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will set the specific wage rate each year and has authority to issue compliance orders with penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's law on concealing identity in public places. It adds "protection from smoke, gas, or other airborne toxin" as a valid exception for wearing masks or disguises, while clarifying that the law generally prohibits such concealment (except for religious, entertainment, weather, or medical reasons). The bill specifically creates two new exceptions for law enforcement: undercover officers may conceal identity when necessary for investigations or safety, and tactical team members may wear face masks to prevent facial disfigurement. The law would not apply to these officers while performing official duties under these specified circumstances. (Note: This is a proposed bill pending in committee as of February 2026.)

Maddy summaryHF 3413 prohibits Minnesota state, county, and local government units - including county sheriffs - from entering new agreements with the federal government that allow them to enforce civil immigration law. The bill also requires immediate termination of any existing agreements of this type within 24 hours of the law taking effect. It defines "immigration enforcement agreement" broadly to include contracts, memorandums, or intergovernmental agreements that authorize local entities to carry out federal immigration enforcement actions. This policy change directly affects all state and local law enforcement agencies that previously participated in such federal programs. The law takes effect the day after final enactment, eliminating both new and ongoing participation in these specific federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships.