Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies requirements for intensive residential and nonresidential mental health treatment services in Minnesota. It specifies that room and board services provided through these programs are now eligible for payment from the behavioral health fund. Facilities must complete detailed assessments within strict timelines (e.g., health/safety evaluation within 12 hours of admission, initial treatment plan within 24 hours) and document client progress toward transitioning to other settings. The bill directly affects mental health facilities providing these services and their clients receiving intensive treatment. These changes aim to standardize care planning and payment eligibility under Minnesota Statutes sections 245I.23 and 254B.04.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits out-of-pocket costs for people with epilepsy who have health insurance in Minnesota. It adds epilepsy to the list of qualifying chronic diseases (alongside diabetes, asthma, and allergies requiring epinephrine) under existing rules that cap co-pays and coinsurance for related prescription drugs and medical supplies. The law defines "related medical supplies" to include items like epinephrine auto-injectors and epilepsy-specific medications. It will take effect January 1, 2027, for health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded grant program to support regional food banks and Minnesota Tribal governments in distributing food to people in need. It appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2027 (with $10 million each for 2028-2029), distributing funds based on poverty and unemployment rates in each area. Grant money can purchase food, personal hygiene products (like diapers), and cover transportation/distribution costs to approved sites, but cannot pay staff salaries. Recipients must report spending and ensure all distributed items are free at approved locations, with ineligible expenses requiring repayment to the state.

Maddy summarySF 3772 bans the sale, use, purchase, and manufacture of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (a chemical compound with CAS number 2698-41-1) in Minnesota, which is used in tear gas products. The bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide disposal guidance for existing supplies of this chemical or products containing it. It amends Minnesota Statutes to remove orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile from the list of authorized tear gas compounds, which previously included it alongside substances like chloroacetophenone. The ban applies to all individuals and businesses in Minnesota and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover all FDA-approved medical services and prescription medications for dementia treatment, including diagnostic testing. It prohibits health plans from using step therapy (requiring patients to try less effective or cheaper treatments first) for these dementia treatments. The law applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting Minnesotans with dementia and their insurance providers. It also modifies prior authorization rules for certain medications but centers on guaranteeing access to dementia-specific care without restrictive coverage hurdles.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill 1047 increases the age of consent for certain criminal sexual conduct offenses from 16 to 18 years old. It specifically targets situations where a person aged 22 or older engages in sexual conduct with someone who is 16 or 17 years old. Under this bill, consent from the minor and mistaken belief about their age are no longer valid defenses, making such acts criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. The law applies to cases committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affects minors aged 16-17 and partners aged 22 or older in these circumstances.

Maddy summarySF 1844 authorizes $210,000 in state funds to the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement to develop, administer, and analyze a 2026 survey of Minnesota school principals. The bill requires the center to post survey results online, submit a formal report to the legislature by January 15, 2027, and provide it to education committee leaders. This survey directly affects Minnesota principals by gathering their input on school leadership and educational practices. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, with up to 5% allocated for grant management. The bill does not change existing laws but creates a new data collection mechanism for education policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals injured because someone failed to provide aid in certain emergencies to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, costs, and attorney fees. It directly affects people who suffer harm when others do not assist in situations covered by existing Minnesota law (specifically violations of sections 609.662, subd. 2(a) or 3(a)). The key provision adds a new civil remedy to the statute, enabling victims to pursue compensation for injuries caused by this failure to act. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to cases occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis is a resolution (not a bill with legal effect), not a law. It condemns U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) actions during "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, citing specific incidents including the deaths of two Minnesotans (Renee Good and Alex Pretti) and widespread reports of unlawful detentions, harassment, and constitutional rights violations. The resolution calls for a full investigation and accountability for federal officials involved. It directly affects Minnesotans who experienced these enforcement actions and their communities, which reported trauma, economic disruption, and safety concerns. The resolution is symbolic, urging federal officials to address these issues but not creating new legal requirements.

Maddy summarySF 3612 establishes Minnesota's Patient-Centered Care program to directly pay healthcare providers for services to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, replacing current managed care contracts. The bill requires the state to pay providers directly on a fee-for-service basis, ends contracts with existing managed care plans, and authorizes counties to use their own purchasing systems as administrative services organizations (ASOs). Key provisions include funding care coordination services like chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, and transportation assistance through community-based teams, while ensuring providers aren't shifted financial risk. This affects over 500,000 medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, healthcare providers, and county health systems.