Sen. Mike Holmstrom

Maddy summaryThis bill allows actively licensed peace officers in Minnesota to buy firearms by showing their official badge or government ID instead of a standard transferee permit. The law treats an officer's valid employment identification as legally equivalent to the special permit usually required for such purchases. It directly affects current Minnesota peace officers who need to acquire firearms for official use. The change simplifies the buying process by removing the need for officers to apply for and wait on a separate permit.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Families and Children Act establishes a legal framework in Minnesota to restrict gender transition procedures for minors and strengthen parental rights in education and healthcare. It prohibits the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors, defines biological sex based on genetics and anatomy, and requires parental consent for certain school activities. The bill also creates a new felony offense for grooming minors for sexual exploitation, repeals laws banning non-coercive talk therapy, and restores home-state jurisdiction in child custody disputes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary task force to study how well parenting time and custody orders are enforced in Minnesota. The group will include judges, law enforcement, child protection experts, and parents with personal experience in these disputes. Its main job is to look at current laws, find problems in how violations are handled, and suggest better ways to protect children while ensuring parents can spend time with their kids. By January 2027, the task force must submit a report with its findings and any new laws it recommends. The state will provide funding to cover the cost of running this group until it ends in June 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution to state that a preborn child has a right to life. It defines a preborn child as a living human fetus from fertilization until live birth. The amendment includes specific exceptions to allow medical treatment for the pregnant individual and the removal of nonviable or deceased preborn children. If passed by the legislature, the measure would be placed on the 2026 general election ballot for voters to decide.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax on individuals and organizations convicted of fraud who continue to benefit from those illegal gains. It establishes a penalty of up to 100% of the fraudulent amounts received if no criminal conviction has occurred yet, while also increasing existing penalties for false returns to 50% of the tax involved. To support enforcement, the legislation allows the Department of Revenue to share confidential tax data with the Financial Crimes and Fraud Section to investigate these cases. Additionally, the bill mandates that tax return information be shared with state auditors and the inspector general to facilitate oversight of public funds. These measures are set to take effect for fraud convictions occurring after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of a "disorderly house" in Minnesota to include locations where high-risk sexual activities regularly occur with the owner's or manager's knowledge. It specifically defines high-risk sexual conduct as activities likely to spread diseases through bodily fluid exchange, such as anonymous sex or sex with multiple partners. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and do not alter the existing definitions for disorderly houses involving alcohol, gambling, prostitution, or drug sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for the city of South Haven. The funds will be used to upgrade the city's clean water systems by adding treatment filters and replacing water mains, while also reconstructing roads to prevent flooding at the main lift station and repairing city streets. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell these bonds and provide the money to the Public Facilities Authority for the project. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires gas stations in Minnesota to display the specific amount of state and federal gas tax included in fuel prices on both pump signs and sales receipts. Starting in January 2027, retailers must show these tax figures in at least 11-point font, and the state will provide updated signs if tax rates change within the next 12 months. The legislation also removes a provision that automatically increased gas taxes based on construction costs, instead setting fixed rates for regular gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels effective July 2026. These changes directly affect consumers by increasing price transparency and impact fuel retailers by mandating specific labeling practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state tax credit for Minnesota taxpayers who donate money to women's pregnancy centers, which are defined as organizations that provide support to help pregnant women carry their pregnancies to term. The credit allows individuals and businesses to reduce their income, corporate franchise, or insurance premiums taxes by up to $50,000 for each year they make qualifying contributions, with any unused amount carried forward to the next year. To prevent double benefits, the law prohibits claiming this credit if the taxpayer has already used a specific itemized deduction or subtraction for the same donation, and it requires the state commissioner to maintain a list of eligible centers. The policy is set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum from exercising any authority within Minnesota. It prevents state, county, and local governments from enforcing rules, regulations, fees, taxes, or mandates issued by these three international groups. The legislation directly affects all Minnesota governmental entities by stripping them of the power to implement any directives from these organizations.