Sen. Karin Housley

Maddy summaryThis bill would create a new criminal offense for assaulting employees of Minnesota housing and redevelopment authorities. It directly affects workers in housing agencies, including paid staff, volunteers, contractors, and those in roles like property management, inspections, and tenant services. The law makes assaulting these employees during official duties a gross misdemeanor, but if the assault causes bodily harm, it becomes a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to $4,000. The changes would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal law enforcement officers performing duties in Minnesota to meet the same minimum qualifications as state-licensed peace officers. Specifically, these officers must hold an associate's or bachelor's degree and satisfy the standards set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for licensure in Minnesota. The law applies to federal officers from agencies such as the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, and others who are authorized to arrest individuals. Violations of these requirements would be treated as misdemeanors, with investigations handled by designated law enforcement agencies and prosecutions managed by the attorney general.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that residential addresses of elected officials and candidates be provided only through a written request, rather than being automatically available to the public. It directly affects government agencies and individuals who currently access public records containing personal addresses. The key mechanism is adding a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 13.601 that mandates written requests for address information, even when such data is classified as public. This change applies to any address already designated as public data under existing state laws. The legislation aims to add an additional layer of privacy protection without altering the public status of the addresses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes maximum THC potency limits for various cannabis products sold in Minnesota's adult-use market, including flower, concentrates, and topical products. It requires the state office to enforce specific THC content caps: no more than 15% total THC in cannabis flower, 30% in concentrates, and 500 milligrams per package for topical products. The legislation also prohibits the sale of certain product types, such as those resembling food items, products modeled after children's items, and those containing synthetic cannabinoids. Additionally, the bill mandates warning notices at retail locations and on product labels about health risks, including information about driving under the influence, potential heart and lung disease from smoke, and risks of cannabis poisoning from edibles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota workforce development board to create a subcommittee that reviews nonprofit applications for funding from the workforce development fund. The subcommittee must conduct outreach to inform nonprofits about the application process and evaluate each applicant based on legal standing, financial transparency, past funding history, employee compensation, and track record of success. After reviewing applications, the subcommittee must submit a report to the legislature recommending specific nonprofits and funding amounts, organized by service type. The board will then vote to approve or revise these recommendations before submitting the final report to legislative committee chairs and ranking members by January 1 of each odd-numbered year starting in 2027. This process directly affects nonprofit organizations seeking workforce development funding and the legislative committees overseeing workforce development programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the Metropolitan Council from issuing certificates of participation for light rail guideways that rely on motor vehicle sales tax revenue, while requiring host counties to fund specific guideway costs. The law mandates that counties where guideways are located cover expenses for planning, design, construction, and operations that exceed federal, state, and other dedicated funding sources. It also requires counties to share capital maintenance and modernization costs based on an agreed-upon proportional distribution method. These provisions apply to Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties and take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes state licensure requirements for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. It defines both practices (including specific techniques like kneading for massage and Chinese medical principles for Asian bodywork), sets educational standards, and requires passing a credentialing exam. The Minnesota Department of Health will issue licenses, enforce rules, and maintain a registry of practitioners. This directly affects individuals seeking to practice these therapies, their training programs, and the state agency responsible for oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Forest Lake to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% to fund a new public works facility. The tax requires voter approval at a special election and can be used to pay for up to $50 million in construction costs plus associated bonding expenses. If approved, the city can issue bonds to finance the project without being subject to certain state debt limitations, and the tax would expire after 20 years or once the project costs are fully covered.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new law requiring prosecutors to seek protective orders for certain evidence in criminal cases involving crimes of violence, particularly when the evidence could cause severe emotional distress or privacy violations for victims or third parties. The legislation specifically mandates that prosecutors request court protection for audio recordings of 911 calls made by minor victims and video footage showing minors captured by law enforcement recording systems. Additionally, the bill clarifies that inactive criminal investigative data containing images or recordings considered offensive to common sensibilities will be classified as private or nonpublic, though the existence of such materials must still be disclosed to requesters. These provisions aim to balance public access to court records with the need to protect victims and third parties from unnecessary exposure to sensitive or disturbing evidence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires written informed consent before students or medical residents perform medical treatment on unconscious patients in Minnesota. It defines a student as someone in a health-related education program and a medical resident as a physician in supervised clinical training. The consent form must describe the specific treatment and inform the patient or their representative that a student or resident will perform the procedure. If consent is not obtained, students face disciplinary action from their educational institution, while medical residents face action from their licensing board. The bill applies to all medical treatment provided to unconscious patients for preventative, diagnostic, or treatment purposes.