Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a felony to force or coerce a pregnant girl under 18 into seeking or obtaining an abortion, defining coercion as a broad range of actions including threats, financial pressure, or exploiting vulnerabilities. It also requires hospitals and clinics to screen patients for signs of human trafficking involving minors and mandates that certain information be displayed at abortion facilities. Additionally, the law creates a new legal cause of action for wrongful death resulting from an abortion and directs the state health commissioner to create rules implementing these measures. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers, law enforcement, and families by establishing stricter penalties and reporting requirements related to minors and reproductive health.
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Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates fees for replacing defective or non-functioning license plates and validation stickers in Minnesota, affecting vehicle owners who need replacements due to manufacturing or functional issues rather than damage from normal use. The key provision requires the Department of Public Safety to issue replacement plates and stickers without charging a fee when the original items are defective or fail to perform their function, while still requiring a sworn statement and return of the original items. Additionally, the bill clarifies filing fee structures for vehicle transactions and establishes specific fee allocations to various state accounts, though the primary focus is on removing charges for defective replacements.
Maddy summarySF 4051 requires the state trunk highway fund to cover costs for relocating local government or tribal utility systems (like water, sewer, or storm sewer lines) when highway construction necessitates moving them. It directly affects local units of government and Minnesota Tribal governments that own these utility systems. The bill mandates that the commissioner determine the remaining service life of the utility and pay relocation costs from the trunk highway fund, rather than requiring the local entity to cover these expenses. This changes the funding source for these specific relocation costs during trunk highway projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary property tax task force in Minnesota to study ways to reduce property taxes on homestead properties, which are residential homes and surrounding land. The task force will investigate current tax relief measures, compare how different property tax classifications affect homeowners, and analyze tax burden trends from 2015 through 2025. The group consists of state legislators, the commissioner of revenue, and representatives from county, city, and township associations who will meet publicly and submit recommendations by February 2027. The task force operates without compensation for members and will dissolve once it submits its final report to the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's Safe Schools revenue program to include charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools, which currently receive funding only through school districts. Starting in fiscal year 2027, eligible schools will receive aid calculated at a rate of $36 per adjusted pupil unit to support specific safety initiatives. The funds must be used for designated purposes such as hiring school safety liaisons, implementing drug and gang prevention programs, enhancing physical security, providing licensed mental health support, and upgrading cybersecurity. The legislation also clarifies how school districts within cooperative units can contribute to these safety efforts and sets reporting requirements for nonpublic schools to receive the new aid.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota credit unions to obtain share insurance from approved credit union share guaranty corporations in addition to or instead of the National Credit Union Administration Share Insurance Program. It requires credit unions to maintain insurance on member accounts, with guaranteed amounts of at least the account balance but not exceeding $250,000 or the NCUA limit, whichever is greater. The legislation gives the commissioner of commerce authority to examine and assess share guaranty corporations, and prohibits credit unions from voluntarily switching off NCUA insurance without commissioner approval. Credit unions must secure insurance commitments before receiving approval to operate.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires nonemergency medical transportation providers in Minnesota to equip their vehicles with global positioning systems and rear-facing cameras. The legislation mandates that these providers compile trip data and keep camera recordings for two years to improve oversight and safety. While the text includes broader updates to transportation regulations, this specific measure focuses on enhancing tracking and recording capabilities for vehicles serving healthcare program beneficiaries. The changes apply to private and public transportation companies but exempt publicly operated transit systems, volunteers, and not-for-hire vehicles.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $35 million in state bond funds specifically for Minnesota towns' road and bridge maintenance. $25 million is designated for town roads and $10 million for town bridges, to be distributed per existing state law (Minnesota Statutes, section 162.081). The funds will be raised through the sale of state bonds, authorized under state bond laws and constitution. The bill directly affects Minnesota towns and cities responsible for maintaining local road and bridge infrastructure.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to exempt registered investment advisers from specific post-registration requirements that currently apply to broker-dealers. The primary change allows the state administrator to impose financial reporting, record-keeping, and custody rules on investment advisers only if those rules are also required by federal securities laws for broker-dealers. Consequently, investment advisers will not be subject to state mandates for financial bonds, insurance, or certain record retention standards unless the federal government requires similar measures for the broader industry. The legislation directly affects financial professionals registered as investment advisers in Minnesota by aligning their regulatory obligations with federal standards rather than state-specific rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $900,000 from the state's general fund to support the Southeast Service Cooperative in creating a transportation management organization for ten southeastern Minnesota counties. The funds are designated for planning, implementation, and operational services related to public transit and other transportation methods, with the money available until June 30, 2029. A key provision restricts the use of these funds, prohibiting any spending on administrative costs. This is a one-time appropriation intended to help the region develop a coordinated approach to transportation needs.