Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summarySF 3971 establishes a regulated program in Minnesota for the therapeutic use of psilocybin by adults aged 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. The bill creates specific roles including registered patients, designated cultivators, and registered facilitators who oversee preparation, administration, and integration sessions. It outlines protections for participants, requires commissioner oversight, sets fees, and establishes an advisory committee, drawing on Minnesota's medical cannabis program model to prioritize patient safety and compassionate access. The program prohibits commercial sales and restricts use to therapeutic settings, not recreational purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes allocating $1 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support early learning resources for new parents. The funds would be given to the commissioner of children, youth, and families, who would then grant the money to the organization Minnesota Rally to Read. The organization is authorized to distribute baby brain builder tool kits specifically to families with newborn children. The legislation has been introduced and referred to the Health and Human Services committee for review.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from including clauses in residential leases that prevent tenants from joining class action lawsuits. It makes such restrictions automatically invalid and unenforceable, regardless of whether they are written or oral agreements. If a landlord violates this rule, tenants can sue for three times their actual damages, at least $1,000, plus reasonable legal fees. The law applies to all residential leases and cannot be changed or waived by either the landlord or tenant.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals existing tax exemptions for aircraft sales and modifies how the revenue from those sales is handled. It removes exemptions for specific transactions involving aircraft and flight equipment that were previously protected from sales tax. Additionally, the bill changes the destination of tax revenue collected from taxable aircraft sales, directing it to the commissioner of education instead of the state airports fund. These changes will take effect for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state and local governments in Minnesota to conduct health impact assessments for certain proposed projects to evaluate how they might affect human health. It defines "health effects" broadly to include physiological, social, economic, and cultural factors, and mandates that these assessments be evidence-based and completed before final decisions are made. The legislation also clarifies when detailed environmental impact statements are needed versus when simpler assessment worksheets suffice, while establishing specific exemptions for smaller ethanol and biofuel facilities outside the metro area. By assigning duties to the commissioner of health and authorizing rulemaking by the Environmental Quality Board, the bill aims to ensure that potential health risks are systematically analyzed alongside environmental concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $7 million in bonds to fund a new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by Direct Care and Treatment. The appropriated funds will be used to cover the initial design and pre-design costs for the proposed 30-bed facility. The legislation directs the commissioner of administration to manage these funds and requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale in accordance with existing state laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal cause of action allowing individuals who were minors when they underwent conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals for damages. It defines conversion therapy as practices attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity, and specifies that psychological harm includes conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The law permits parents or guardians to file lawsuits on behalf of minors who were injured, or to sue if the individual is deceased or incapacitated. If a plaintiff wins the case, they may receive injunctive relief to stop future violations, civil penalties of at least $50,000, various types of damages, and legal fees. The bill applies only to licensed mental health professionals in Minnesota and does not allow state or local government officials to enforce it.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a trust system for current and recent foster youth in Minnesota who receive government benefits or other income, allowing financially responsible agencies to manage these funds on behalf of the children. The legislation authorizes agencies to apply as payees for Supplemental Security Income, retirement benefits, veteran benefits, and similar payments, while requiring written notice to the child, parents, guardians, and other relevant parties about the arrangement. Key provisions mandate that funds be used solely for the child's care, prohibit commingling with other funds, and require agencies to maintain records and submit annual reports to state officials. The bill also ensures that children aged 13 and older receive clear, in-person explanations about how their benefits are being managed.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance plans in Minnesota from covering conversion therapy for minors under 18 and vulnerable adults, effective January 1, 2027. It requires the commissioner of human rights to take actions to protect Minnesotans from conversion therapy, including investigating complaints against mental health practitioners who engage in such practices. The legislation amends existing human rights laws to expand the commissioner's authority to address discriminatory practices related to conversion therapy. Health plans offered to Minnesota residents must comply with these restrictions when renewing or issuing policies after the effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis business licensing framework by adding a new "cannabis macrobusiness" license category to the existing system of microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, and other specialized licenses. The legislation updates state statutes to formally recognize this new license type and adjusts definitions for terms like "cannabis business" and "license holder" to include macrobusinesses alongside existing categories. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of medical cannabinoid products to allow hemp-derived concentrates and removes potency limits for these products, while prohibiting unlicensed home extraction of cannabis concentrate using volatile solvents. These changes directly affect cannabis industry operators, regulators, and patients by creating a new business classification and modifying rules around medical product composition and manufacturing requirements.