Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota family law to establish a rebuttable presumption that it is in a child's best interest to maximize their time with each parent, aiming to maintain strong parent-child relationships. It requires courts to include specific schedules for regular parenting time, including holidays and school breaks, and mandates written findings when deviating from the 50 percent time presumption. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which courts may deviate from equal time, such as parental mental illness, substance use issues, scheduling conflicts, distance between parents, or special needs of the child. Additionally, it creates a standardized form for self-represented parents to request parenting time modifications and requires courts to assess each parent's ability to comply with the awarded schedule.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax subtraction for Minnesota residents who receive medals or prize money from the United States Olympic Committee for competing in the Olympic or Paralympic Games. The provision allows athletes to exclude the value of these awards from their state taxable income, starting for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. By amending Minnesota Statutes 290.0132, the legislation adds a specific category of income that can be subtracted when calculating state income tax liability. The bill does not affect other types of income or tax calculations beyond this specific Olympic-related provision.

Maddy summarySF 3843, titled the "Minnesota Civil Remedies Act," establishes direct civil liability for government employees who violate individuals' rights under color of law - whether on or off duty. The bill prohibits common legal defenses like qualified immunity and sovereign immunity, allowing victims to seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for civil wrongs committed by government employees. It directly affects injured individuals (who gain new legal recourse) and government employees (who lose prior immunity protections), while preserving immunity for judges, prosecutors, and legislators acting in their official capacities. The law applies to government actions occurring on or after its effective date and does not replace existing federal claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Congress to call a constitutional convention specifically to limit how many terms members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate can serve. Minnesota is submitting this request under Article V of the Constitution, which allows state legislatures to apply for such a convention when two-thirds of states agree on the same topic. The resolution states that Minnesota's application will be combined with similar applications from other states but not with requests for different constitutional changes. If enough states submit matching applications, Congress would be required to convene a limited convention focused solely on term limits for federal legislators. The Minnesota Secretary of State is instructed to send copies of this resolution to federal officials and other state legislatures to coordinate the process.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires housing agencies in Minnesota to verify that every adult in a household has proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status before providing rental assistance or down payment assistance. The change directly affects housing programs under Minnesota Statutes 462A.07 by adding a new requirement for documentation of legal residency. Agencies must check these documents for all adults in a household before issuing any financial aid for housing. The legislation does not specify which forms of documentation are acceptable, leaving that determination to the agencies implementing the rule.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a licensing requirement for independent verification organizations in Minnesota that assess artificial intelligence systems for safety and risk prevention. The legislation creates a new advisory council and authorizes the commissioner of commerce to develop rules and oversight procedures for these licensed entities. Organizations seeking a license must submit detailed plans outlining how they will evaluate AI models against best practices for preventing personal injury and property damage, including specific risk metrics and monitoring protocols. The bill defines key terms such as developers, deployers, and security vendors to clarify roles within the AI verification framework.

Maddy summarySF 1886 requires businesses to disclose when individuals are communicating with artificial intelligence (AI) during text or voice interactions, such as with chatbots or voice assistants. It directly affects businesses using AI for customer communication, including companies offering services online or via phone. The bill mandates clear disclosure that the user is interacting with AI, prohibits misleading customers into thinking they are speaking with a human, and requires businesses to offer an option to switch to a human representative. Violations could result in $1,000 per incident for individuals or up to $5 million in civil penalties for businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill would eliminate Minnesota's child care assistance program by repealing numerous existing state statutes that govern its operation and administration. The legislation directly affects families who currently receive financial support for child care services and the agencies responsible for managing the program. Key provisions include removing specific legal definitions, payment structures, and regulatory requirements related to child care assistance, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2027. The bill also directs state officials to identify and remove all references to the program from the state code by February 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's custody and parenting time laws to strengthen presumptions favoring joint custody while protecting children from domestic abuse. It requires courts to consider all relevant factors when evaluating a child's best interests, including each parent's ability to nurture the child and the impact of domestic abuse on parenting arrangements. The legislation removes the previous prohibition on presuming joint physical custody and establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint legal and physical custody serves a child's best interests, unless domestic abuse has occurred between the parents. Courts must make detailed findings explaining how each factor influenced their custody decisions and cannot base rulings solely on parental gender or disability. The changes apply to cases beginning on or after August 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for how organizations in Minnesota can collect and use biometric data like fingerprints, facial images, and voiceprints. It requires individuals to give consent before their biometric information is gathered and prohibits selling or sharing this data without specific exceptions such as law enforcement warrants or financial transactions. The law also mandates that organizations delete biometric data within one year after the original purpose for collecting it ends, with some exceptions for federal or state legal requirements. Violations of these rules could result in civil penalties of up to $25,000 per offense, which the state attorney general can pursue.