Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes pilot projects in Minnesota to modernize state human services information technology systems, directly affecting counties, Tribes, and state agencies that administer public benefits. It creates a funding mechanism and an advisory group that includes representatives from county associations, social services administrators, and legislative leaders to oversee and approve specific technology upgrades. The pilot projects focus on improving system efficiency, reducing errors, preventing fraud, and implementing features like artificial intelligence tools, automated data verification, and simplified navigation for benefit recipients. By 2028, the bill requires a report detailing the funded projects, their outcomes, and recommendations for broader implementation of these modernization efforts.

Maddy summarySF 3570 limits federal immigration officers' access to Minnesota's public postsecondary campuses, prohibiting entry without a court order. It directly affects public colleges and universities by restricting how immigration authorities can operate on campus grounds. The bill modifies data privacy rules in Minnesota Statutes, adding a specific requirement that immigration-related data disclosures must include a judicial order, strengthening existing protections for student records. These changes aim to prevent federal immigration enforcement from disrupting campus environments while maintaining existing legal pathways for data sharing in emergencies or with proper authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover recommended immunizations without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults. It mandates coverage based on guidelines from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or the West Coast Health Alliance. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council to develop vaccine schedules for different age groups and recommend updates to school and college vaccine requirements. It applies to plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3548 requires all high school and middle school athletic coaches and assistant coaches in Minnesota school districts and charter schools to complete current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training starting in the 2027-2028 school year. Coaches must maintain this training by renewing it at least once every two years, following nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. The bill also provides legal protection for coaches who perform CPR or use an AED in their coaching duties, shielding them from civil liability except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. This policy directly affects school athletic staff by mandating specific life-saving training to enhance emergency response preparedness.

Maddy summaryThis bill would classify kratom as a Schedule II controlled substance in Minnesota, placing it in the same category as drugs like morphine and fentanyl that have high abuse potential. The legislation adds mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (the active compounds in kratom) to Minnesota's Schedule II list while repealing previous provisions that had separate rules for kratom. This change would subject kratom to the same strict regulations as other Schedule II substances, including prescription requirements, secure storage, and detailed recordkeeping. The bill would affect anyone selling or possessing kratom in Minnesota, including those under 18 who currently face misdemeanor charges for possession under the repealed section.

Maddy summaryMinnesota bill SF 3559 updates dentistry licensure rules in Minnesota. It modifies definitions, including changing "faculty dentist" to refer to licensed dentists at "dental education programs" and updating what constitutes "practice of dentistry" to include modern clinical operations. The bill clarifies that foreign-trained dentists cannot be disqualified solely for foreign training if their education is deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited programs. It also revises exemptions for students in dental education programs and specifies how dental appliances can be constructed under licensed supervision. These changes directly affect dentists, dental students, and education programs seeking licensure in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts, charter schools, and other defined education employers (like service cooperatives and intermediate districts) to join Minnesota's public employees insurance program. It establishes a mandatory health insurance pool for all school employees, replacing their previous option to offer separate coverage. School employers must participate in this program, which provides standardized coverage tiers and high-deductible plan options. The bill amends existing law to implement this requirement without creating new funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's public assistance eligibility rules for individuals convicted of certain drug offenses. It specifies that people convicted of a felony-level drug offense within the past ten years may face requirements like receiving benefits in vendor form for housing/utilities and undergoing random drug testing. If testing positive for illegal substances, counties must provide referrals to substance use disorder treatment programs. The bill explicitly excludes cannabis-related convictions from these restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to expand protections for health care providers participating in wellness programs administered by statewide professional associations. It defines these programs as initiatives addressing career fatigue or work-related stress and establishes that participation records remain confidential, shielding them from discovery, subpoenas, or reporting to licensing boards unless the provider consents or legal reporting obligations require disclosure. The legislation also grants immunity from civil liability to organizations and individuals operating these wellness programs when acting in good faith. These changes directly affect health care providers, their professional associations, and the entities managing wellness initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's existing law on concealing identity in public by clarifying when it is permissible and creating specific exceptions for law enforcement. It maintains that wearing a mask or disguise in public is generally a misdemeanor unless it is done for religious reasons, amusement, weather protection, or medical needs. The legislation adds that law enforcement officers and federal agents are exempt from this rule when performing official duties, such as undercover investigations or tactical operations where face protection is necessary to prevent serious injury.