Sen. Eric Lucero

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 creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of any existing court penalties or restitution payments. It defines fraud broadly as the intentional use of deceit to secure state funds and allows the state revenue commissioner to levy the tax based on court convictions or their own independent determinations. The commissioner is tasked with investigating suspected fraud in cooperation with law enforcement and collecting the tax, which must be deposited into a special fund to provide income and property tax relief to Minnesota residents. The law applies retroactively to fraudulent acts discovered after December 31, 2019, and includes provisions for appealing the tax assessment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new type of supplemental health insurance product in Minnesota specifically designed to cover short-term home health and nursing care services. It directly affects insurance companies, consumers, and home health agencies by establishing a distinct category of coverage separate from long-term care insurance and other existing health products. The legislation defines key terms such as "short-term home health and nursing care insurance," "activities of daily living," and "cognitive impairment," while also setting requirements like a 30-day free-look period for policy cancellation. By amending existing insurance statutes, the bill clarifies regulatory boundaries and provides a framework for insurers to offer these specific short-term care benefits.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the existing ban on conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults in Minnesota, allowing mental health practitioners to offer such services to these groups again. The legislation repeals the specific statutes that previously prohibited mental health professionals from attempting to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity with clients under 18 or those classified as vulnerable adults. While the bill eliminates the prohibition, it retains the legal definition of conversion therapy, which excludes counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and coping strategies without seeking to alter sexual orientation or gender identity.

Maddy summarySF 2277, titled "Minnesota Paid Leave Law repeal," would end the state's existing paid family and medical leave program. It repeals all provisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 268B.001 through 268B.30, which established the paid leave law. The bill directs unspent funds from the family medical leave account to be transferred to the general fund. This repeal would directly affect Minnesota workers eligible for paid leave under the repealed law and employers required to participate in the program. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 1529 prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse specific medical interventions (such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, gene editing, or RNA/DNA-based products) for reasons of conscience or religious belief. It directly affects adults (18+ or emancipated minors) and bars businesses, employers, health care providers, government entities, and educational institutions from denying employment, services, access to commerce, or treating such individuals differently. The bill allows affected individuals to seek court-ordered relief or file civil lawsuits for damages, including triple damages or $200, plus attorney fees if they win. It also states this law overrides conflicting state laws unless specific exemptions exist.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to create a new criminal offense in Minnesota for riding in a vehicle when a person should reasonably know it was taken without the owner's permission. It also increases penalties for tampering with or entering a motor vehicle without consent, reclassifying the act as a gross misdemeanor. These changes would apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affect individuals involved in unauthorized vehicle use or interference.