Sen. Michael Kreun

Maddy summarySF 856 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The OIG will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and make recommendations for improvement. It requires the OIG to operate separately from executive agencies, with a qualified director appointed by an advisory council, and mandates annual public reports. The bill appropriates funding for the OIG and takes effect January 1, 2026. This directly affects all state agencies, programs, and entities receiving public funds by subjecting them to independent oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota law enforcement agencies to hold individuals for up to 48 hours after their arrest if the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued an immigration detainer. It applies only to people who are not U.S. citizens or do not have lawful immigration status, and it protects officers from liability if they act in good faith while following these procedures. Under the law, a court's order to release a defendant is paused during this holding period to allow time for a secure transfer to federal authorities, but the person remains under the court's jurisdiction and can still post bail. If federal officials do not take custody within the 48-hour window, the individual must be released immediately provided all other bail conditions are met.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill requires large social media platforms to implement specific protections for users under 18, including restrictions on addictive features like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, and personalized feeds. The law applies to platforms earning at least $1 billion in annual advertising revenue and defines "children" as individuals aged 15 and younger, while "minors" are under 18. Key provisions prohibit displaying personal metrics such as follower counts or engagement statistics for accounts belonging to children, and limit push notifications designed to encourage continued use. Parents retain the right to review their children's online activity and receive notifications about data collection practices in compliance with existing federal privacy standards.

Maddy summaryMinnesota bill SF 3622 makes technical and clarifying updates to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, which governs condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities. It adjusts specific sections of the law to correct inconsistencies, update references, and clarify existing provisions - such as insurance requirements and board composition rules - without creating new policies. The changes directly affect common interest communities in Minnesota by ensuring the statute aligns with current legal standards and practices. This bill does not alter substantive rights or obligations but streamlines the law for clearer application.

Maddy summarySF 3907 creates a court process allowing victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to remove an abuser's property ownership rights from a "contract for deed" (a shared ownership agreement for residential property). Victims can petition a court using verified documents like protection orders, law enforcement records, or statements from licensed healthcare professionals or advocates. The abuser and property seller must be notified and given 90 days to contest the request. This specifically applies to residential properties purchased through contract for deed arrangements, not standard mortgages.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires newly elected school board members in Minnesota to complete specific training on school finance and management within 180 days of taking office. The training program must be developed in consultation with the Minnesota School Boards Association and higher education representatives, and it must align with existing state guidelines. If a board member fails to finish the training by the deadline, they are prohibited from serving as an officer until they have completed the course. The changes become effective on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3825 amends Minnesota law to require gun owners to store loaded firearms in locations where children *and* individuals prohibited from owning firearms (such as those with certain criminal records under section 624.713) cannot access them. The bill expands existing storage rules - previously focused only on children - to explicitly include prohibited persons, making it a gross misdemeanor to negligently leave a loaded firearm accessible to either group without proper security. Key provisions clarify that "loaded" includes firearms with ammunition in the chamber or magazine, and define the penalty for failure to secure firearms against access. This directly affects gun owners in households with children or individuals legally barred from firearm possession. The bill is currently in committee review after introduction on February 23, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 30-day deadline for the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives to confirm certain state appointments. If the Senate does not confirm an appointment within 30 legislative days of receiving it, or if both chambers fail to confirm within 30 days when both are required, the appointment is automatically rejected. The rule applies to most confirmed appointments but excludes positions on the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. This change shortens the previous 60-day confirmation period to accelerate the appointment process.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for artificial intelligence chatbots used by people in Minnesota, specifically targeting companies that own or operate these systems. It requires chatbots to clearly inform users that they are interacting with an AI rather than a human and prohibits the technology from giving advice on medical, mental health, or legal matters without a professional license. The legislation also mandates that chatbots designed to simulate relationships must actively prevent users from self-harm and provide crisis contact information if such risks are detected. If a chatbot violates these safety or disclosure rules, the company could be held financially responsible for any resulting harm to users.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $5.5 million in bonds to fund improvements at a specific highway intersection in Forest Lake. The money will be used to design, acquire land for, and construct a roundabout at the crossing of U.S. Highway 61 and State-Aid Highway 32 to address safety and traffic flow. The legislation directs the state commissioner of transportation to manage the project and requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale. Once enacted, the funds will come from the trunk highway fund's bond proceeds account to cover the costs of the infrastructure upgrade.