Sen. Warren Limmer

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts participation on female-designated sports teams in Minnesota K-12 schools to students identified as female at birth, overriding existing policies. It requires students who may be questioned about their sex to provide a physician's statement confirming their sex based on reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and chromosomes. The law applies to all elementary and secondary school athletic teams designated for women or girls and takes effect July 1, 2025. It directly affects school athletic programs and students seeking to participate on female sports teams.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Minnesota driver's license expiration periods from current 4-6 year terms to every eight years, effective August 1, 2025. It directly affects all drivers renewing licenses after this date, including standard, REAL ID, and enhanced license holders. The key mechanism is extending the expiration period while increasing standard driver's license fees from $27.75 to $55.50 (and adjusting other related fees). This change applies to all license classes under Minnesota Statutes 171.02-171.27.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts veterans with a 100% service-connected disability from paying watercraft registration fees in Minnesota. It directly affects qualifying veterans who provide proof of their disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The law amends state statute to waive all fees related to watercraft registration, transfers, duplicates, and surcharges for these veterans. The policy change is effective immediately upon enactment, removing financial barriers for this specific group.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 463 increases criminal penalties for creating, distributing, or possessing sexually explicit materials involving children under Minnesota law. The bill amends statutes 617.246 and 617.247 to impose harsher sentences, including longer prison terms (up to 25 years) and higher fines ($40,000 max) for these offenses. Enhanced penalties apply if the offender has a prior sex offense conviction, is a registered predatory offender, or the material involves children under 14. The law directly affects individuals who engage in these activities, with the strongest penalties triggered by aggravating factors like prior criminal history or victim age.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the same penalties and legal remedies for data violations to cases involving mishandled official government records. It amends Minnesota law to apply the enforcement provisions from the Government Data Practices Act (specifically sections 13.08, 13.085, and 13.09) to violations of the Official Records Act. This means government agencies that fail to properly maintain or provide official records could now face the same legal consequences as those violating data privacy rules. The change directly affects state and local government entities responsible for managing public records.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the authority of Minnesota's Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate specific offenses involving Minnesota National Guard members. It requires the unit to investigate all criminal sexual conduct cases where either the victim or accused is a Minnesota National Guard member, and the incident occurred on state-owned military facilities like armories or bases within Minnesota. The bill also mandates the unit to assist other agencies investigating sexual assaults involving Minnesota National Guard members that occur outside Minnesota, if requested. These changes specifically affect Minnesota National Guard members and ensure consistent investigation protocols for incidents at state military sites.

Maddy summarySF 2375 amends Minnesota's eligibility rules for the Challenge Incarceration Program, a corrections initiative. The bill adds specific categories of offenders who cannot participate, including those convicted of murder, sexual assault, or violent crimes within the past decade; individuals with recent disciplinary issues in prison; people required to register as sex offenders; those with active warrants; and offenders nearing release (less than 180 days remaining). It directly affects inmates in Minnesota's correctional system who would otherwise qualify for this program. The changes clarify and restrict program access based on offense type, recency of conviction, and current custody status.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits installing apps on another person's smartphone that collect or share their geolocation, texts, microphone, or camera data without explicit consent. It requires apps to visibly display tracking permissions and mandates two-factor authentication for installation and every 30 days to verify user identity. The law allows individuals to sue if their data was recorded or shared without consent, while exempting parents tracking minors, schools with notice, employers with written disclosure, and law enforcement under court orders. It directly affects smartphone users, app developers, and entities collecting device data, aiming to prevent unauthorized surveillance.

Maddy summarySF 2289 appropriates funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support community cable television programming. The bill allocates money to the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators, which will distribute grants to public, educational, and governmental cable channels across the state. These funds are specifically intended to support programming that enhances community and civic engagement. The legislation directly affects local cable providers and community organizations that operate public-access channels.

Maddy summarySF 2911 eliminates Minnesota's dedicated "community crime and violence prevention account" by transferring its remaining $42 million to the general fund. The bill repeals two 2023 law sections that established this account and allocated $70 million annually for community violence prevention programs. This change directly affects community-based violence prevention initiatives that previously received annual funding from this account. The transfer takes effect immediately upon final enactment, while the repeal of the 2023 provisions takes effect July 1, 2025.