Sen. Warren Limmer

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to numerous sections of Minnesota state law to fix errors, remove outdated provisions, and update references. It directly affects various government agencies, legal systems, and individuals subject to these statutes by clarifying how laws are written and applied. The key mechanism involves amending specific statutory sections to correct typos, delete obsolete language, and ensure consistency across different legal codes. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of state laws without altering their underlying policies or intent.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility requirements for private detective and protective agent licenses in Minnesota by updating definitions for applicants, license holders, and specific roles like Minnesota managers and proprietary employers. It requires that key individuals within corporate or partnership applicants meet licensing qualifications and be actively involved in daily management and supervision of licensed activities. The legislation also establishes a Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services with members representing licensed professionals and the public to oversee licensing applications and investigations. These changes aim to clarify who qualifies for licensure and strengthen oversight of security-related businesses operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHF 1410 amends Minnesota's Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act to explicitly include local correctional officers under the existing disciplinary framework. The bill changes definitions in Minnesota Statutes to clarify that "correctional officer" means someone employed in a security role at a local correctional or detention facility, and specifies that the discipline procedures apply to these local facilities. This means local correctional officers will now be covered by the same disciplinary processes that currently apply to state and municipal peace officers. The change ensures consistency in how disciplinary actions are handled for all security personnel working in correctional settings across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to existing Minnesota laws to fix oversights, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in legislative language. It specifically updates the effective date for a child protection council provision and clarifies the requirements for election summary statement forms used by judges. The act also adjusts the start date for direct primary care service agreements under a separate bill. These changes do not introduce new policies but rather ensure that current laws are clear and function as originally intended.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that human court reporters must review and verify any official court transcripts or recordings created with the help of artificial intelligence. It applies to all state supreme, district, and appellate courts in Minnesota that maintain official verbatim records of their proceedings. The law mandates that a qualified court reporter must check AI-generated work for accuracy, certify the final record, and keep documentation of this oversight process. If there is any disagreement between the AI output and the human-verified record, the human version becomes the official one. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027, ensuring that technology assists rather than replaces human judgment in legal documentation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies from disciplining or threatening to discipline peace officers solely because they appear on a prosecutor's "Brady-Giglio list." Such lists identify officers who allegedly failed to disclose evidence that could exonerate a defendant in a criminal case. The bill also creates a 10-member task force (including prosecutors, judges, sheriff associations, and police unions) to examine how these lists are used and recommend changes to procedures for adding or removing officers from them. The task force must submit a report by December 1, 2025, with findings on disclosure rules, potential statewide systems, and due process protections. The law directly affects peace officers and law enforcement agencies in Minnesota.

Maddy summarySF 3827 modifies Minnesota's licensing requirements for private detectives and protective agents. It clarifies definitions (like "Minnesota manager" and "proprietary employer") and requires corporate applicants to ensure specific officers - such as chief executives or qualified representatives - meet all licensing standards. The bill also updates application procedures, including requiring corporations to submit detailed information about their officers and business operations. This directly affects individuals and businesses applying for or holding these licenses in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the operation of online sweepstakes games in Minnesota, which are defined as internet-based games that use a dual-currency system allowing players to exchange virtual currency for prizes or cash equivalents while simulating gambling. The law directly affects game operators, payment processors, financial institutions, and other entities that support these games by banning them from conducting or promoting such activities within the state. Key provisions require the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny licenses to anyone knowingly accepting revenue from these prohibited games and to enforce penalties for violations. The bill also establishes clear definitions for terms like "dual-currency" and "online sweepstakes game" to ensure consistent enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $3.5 million in state bonds to fund a new regional operations and storage facility for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District in Maple Grove. The funds will be used to design, build, and equip the facility to support mosquito control operations across the district's service area. The legislation directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell the bonds and provides the money through a grant to the Metropolitan Council for distribution to the district. It becomes effective immediately upon final enactment.

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.