Sen. Michael Kreun

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time limit for prosecuting certain theft and fraud crimes in Minnesota, particularly those involving public funds and medical assistance fraud. It directly affects prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and individuals accused of these offenses by allowing more time to file charges. The key change increases the statute of limitations for theft of public money to ten years and adjusts timeframes for other financial crimes based on the amount stolen or number of victims. The bill also adds provisions that pause the clock if a defendant participates in pretrial diversion programs or if DNA evidence is being analyzed. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota chiefs of police and sheriffs to access certain expunged criminal records (from 2015 onward) to check if someone is eligible to buy, receive, or carry a firearm. It specifically permits this limited access without a court order for firearm background checks, while maintaining other expungement protections. The law requires law enforcement to securely handle these records if not used for denial, and to notify applicants if an expunged record leads to a firearm denial, providing the specific factual basis. It directly affects individuals with expunged records seeking firearms and law enforcement conducting background checks.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of any existing fines or restitution payments. The tax applies not only to those convicted by a court but also to those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, as well as to anyone paid for helping them commit the act. The revenue collected from this tax must be deposited into a special account dedicated solely to providing relief for state income and property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019, and gives the commissioner authority to investigate suspected fraud and set enforcement rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires correctional facilities in Minnesota to provide prescribed medications to incarcerated individuals who were taking them before confinement, provided the prescriptions are verified as current and valid. The law applies to all licensed correctional facilities and ensures continuity of care for inmates' existing medical needs. However, medications may be withheld if a licensed health care professional determines the drug is medically inappropriate, if an equally effective alternative is available with approval from the prescribing provider, or if the inmate formally requests to stop taking the medication. The provision defines licensed health care professionals as physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered nurses authorized to make these medical determinations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes employment restrictions for former state employees and legislators in Minnesota to prevent conflicts of interest related to state grants. It prohibits former legislators from working for companies they voted to fund with grants within 12 months of leaving office, and bars former state employees from working for organizations they helped evaluate, rank, or administer grants for during their tenure. The legislation also defines violations as criminal offenses and allows the state to void affected grants, require repayment of funds, and ban violators from receiving future state grants for one year. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of serious crimes used to recall state officers to include more misdemeanor offenses involving public safety and dishonesty.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Minnesota Department of Public Safety from accepting any private money, including donations, nonfederal grants, bequests, or gifts, for any purpose. The law requires that the department cannot use such funds to carry out its duties or for any other activity, effectively banning all private financial contributions to the agency. Additionally, the bill removes previous reporting requirements that allowed the department to disclose how it used accepted private funds. This change directly affects the Department of Public Safety by restricting its ability to receive and utilize external private funding.

Maddy summaryThis legislation modifies the registration tax for passenger automobiles and hearses in Minnesota by lowering the tax rate based on a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. The bill reduces the initial tax percentage and adjusts how the tax is applied over the vehicle's life, decreasing annually until reaching a flat fee in the eleventh year. To offset the revenue loss from these reductions, the state commissioner must transfer funds from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund starting in fiscal year 2028. These changes apply to vehicle registrations beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits agents to represent landlords that are corporations or limited liability companies in eviction court cases. To exercise this authority, the agent must attach a copy of a power of authority form to the eviction complaint at the time of filing. The provision becomes effective on August 1, 2026, and applies to any eviction actions filed on or after that date. It clarifies that agents may appear in these proceedings despite any other laws or rules that might restrict such representation.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's mortgage foreclosure process to allow for online sales and the use of private selling officers, expanding how properties can be sold during foreclosure proceedings. It requires foreclosure notices to include specific information about online sales websites and private selling officer contact details, while also clarifying rules for calculating damages when proper notice is not sent to interested parties. The legislation updates various statutes to reflect these procedural changes and includes standardized language for foreclosure advice notices to help homeowners understand their options. These changes affect lenders, borrowers, and other parties involved in the foreclosure process by altering how sales are conducted and how notices are delivered.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Education to hire a mental health care provider to offer telehealth services to students across the state. The selected provider must use licensed Minnesota clinicians, ensure appointments are available within one week of referral, and demonstrate experience billing insurance plans. The provider will be required to submit annual reports on student access, engagement rates, clinical outcomes, and cost effectiveness, with data broken down by school district. The legislation also appropriates $9 million from the general fund for the 2027 fiscal year to support these services.