Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1629) amends Minnesota's child care licensure law to exempt unrelated individuals who provide nonresidential child care to two separate families - where the children in each family are related (e.g., siblings from two distinct households) - from needing a state license. It directly affects caregivers who offer informal, non-licensed care to two distinct family units without being related to the families. The key provision adds this specific scenario as an exclusion under existing licensure rules (Minnesota Statutes §142B.05, subd. 2, clause 2). This change streamlines requirements for small-scale, family-based care arrangements without altering broader licensing standards.

Maddy summarySF 828 establishes a working group to examine whether local campaign finance reports for county, city, school district, and township candidates should be filed with the state Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board instead of local officials. The group, composed of state board members, local government representatives, and legislative leaders, must study filing logistics, current local support capabilities, reporting requirements, and budget impacts, then submit recommendations by January 15, 2026. The bill appropriates funds from the general fund to cover the group's administrative costs through June 2026. This procedural bill focuses on studying potential changes to reporting systems without altering current campaign finance laws.

Maddy summarySF 1313 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide a grant to the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. This funding directly supports low-income residents in Minneapolis by enabling the Council to offer walk-in support services. The grant must cover hot meals and culturally appropriate food, hygiene supplies (like toothpaste and menstrual products), weather protection items (hats, gloves, blankets), and connections to housing, employment, and social service resources. The bill creates a concrete funding mechanism for these specific community support services without changing existing laws.

Maddy summarySF 971 would grant licensed healthcare providers in Minnesota immunity from criminal liability when providing treatment within their scope of practice, directly affecting doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals. The bill states providers cannot be held criminally liable for harm arising from their treatment, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm. It clarifies this immunity does not override existing legal protections or liabilities under other laws. The legislation aims to shield providers from criminal prosecution for standard care, while maintaining accountability for serious misconduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2390) requires people requesting school district data to identify themselves and provide verification, banning anonymous requests. It also allows school districts to charge for employee time spent preparing data if a requester fails to appear to inspect it. The law applies to public data requests under Minnesota Statutes 13.03 and adds these requirements to existing rules. It directly affects anyone seeking school district records, including parents, journalists, or community members. The bill takes effect 24 hours after enactment.

Maddy summarySF 2386 provides $50,000 in state funds for transition expenses for Minnesota's newly elected secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general who have won general elections but have not yet taken office. The funds, transferred from the general contingent account, cover necessary costs like office space, technology, temporary staff, and consulting services to prepare for assuming their roles. Officials must use the funds before their inauguration date, and any unused funds must be returned to the general fund by March 31 of the inauguration year. The bill specifies that expenses must be reasonable and determined by the incoming official, with the Department of Management and Budget administering the funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's regulations for commercial dog and cat breeders and animal dealers. It requires the Board of Animal Health to publicly post more information online, including lists of licensed kennels/dealers (with business names and animal counts), inspection records from the past five years, and details on expired or revoked licenses. It also updates advertising rules to mandate that all sales ads include a current license number or a link to it. These changes directly affect commercial breeders, kennels, and dealers who must now comply with new transparency requirements. The bill aims to increase public access to licensing and inspection data while updating advertising standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how dental services are administered for MinnesotaCare and medical assistance program enrollees. It requires the state to contract with a single dental administrator starting in 2030 to manage all dental services for these enrollees, including those in managed care or fee-for-service plans. The administrator must meet a performance benchmark (55% of continuously enrolled people receiving at least one dental visit annually) by 2032, or risk contract termination. To assess impacts on providers, it establishes a task force to study financial effects on critical access dental clinics serving low-income populations.

Maddy summarySF 2690 modifies Minnesota's rules for school access to epinephrine auto-injectors (used for severe allergic reactions). It requires schools to develop individualized written health plans with parents and medical providers for students prescribed epinephrine, specifying whether the student can carry the device or needs it kept nearby during school hours. The bill clarifies that schools must have written parental and medical authorization annually and ensures staff can administer epinephrine per established protocols. This directly affects students with severe allergies, their families, and school staff responsible for health emergencies. The law also provides liability protection for schools acting in good faith to implement these procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide a grant to the Minnesota Orchestra. The funding is specifically designated for "arts and cultural heritage programming in musical performance" by the orchestra. The grant will support the orchestra's musical programming activities as part of the state's cultural funding initiatives. The bill directly affects the Minnesota Orchestra by providing dedicated state funding for its performance activities.