Sen. John Marty

Maddy summaryThis bill would eliminate Cesar Chavez Day as an official state observance in Minnesota by repealing the existing statute that established March 31 as a day to honor the labor leader. The legislation directly affects the state government by removing the legal requirement to recognize this specific date for celebrating Latino contributions and labor rights advocacy. If passed, the change would take effect immediately following final enactment, ending the annual commemoration that currently highlights Chavez's work in labor organizing and community advocacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes how health insurance plans in Minnesota must calculate an enrollee's contribution toward cost-sharing and out-of-pocket maximums. It requires health plans and pharmacy benefit managers to include all amounts paid by or on behalf of enrollees when determining these totals, including for prescription drugs covered under medical benefits. The law also specifies that these calculation rules apply only after enrollees meet their plan deductibles to avoid affecting eligibility for certain federal tax benefits. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027, for health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits any person from placing or operating virtual currency kiosks within Minnesota, directly affecting businesses that currently offer cryptocurrency exchange services through physical kiosks. The legislation repeals existing state laws that previously regulated these kiosks, including definitions for customers and transaction limits, as well as requirements for risk disclosures and transaction procedures. By removing the legal framework that allowed such kiosks to operate, the bill effectively bans the physical presence of cryptocurrency exchange machines in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time period that natural organic reduction facilities in Minnesota can hold deceased human bodies before beginning the natural reduction process, increasing the limit from 24 hours to 30 days. The amendment applies to facilities that accept legal and physical custody of bodies for natural organic reduction and requires refrigeration if a body is held for more than four calendar days. If the natural reduction process is not started within 30 days, the facility must either embalm the body or have it embalmed, unless the process begins within that timeframe. The change directly affects funeral service providers and natural organic reduction facilities by allowing more time to initiate the reduction process without mandatory embalming.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new state program in Minnesota that provides financial assistance to families with newborns, including both prenatal and ongoing monthly payments. The program would offer a one-time prenatal benefit of $1,500 and monthly payments of $750 for up to 24 months, with no requirements for income, assets, or employment status. Eligible recipients must be Minnesota residents with a legal relationship to a newborn born on or after January 1, 2028, and can include biological parents, adoptive parents, or legal guardians. The commissioner of employment and economic development would administer the program, which requires documentation from health care providers, adoption agencies, or other approved sources to verify eligibility and parentage.

Maddy summaryThis bill redefines the powers that business organizations and other legal entities in Minnesota can exercise, specifically by removing their ability to engage in political spending. It directly affects corporations, nonprofits, and other entities operating under state law by clarifying that their authorized powers are limited to those necessary for their lawful business or organizational purposes. The bill explicitly prohibits legal entities from using money to support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures, while allowing them to distribute news and editorial content through media outlets. If an entity violates these rules, the attorney general can seek administrative dissolution, and any political spending acts by the entity are automatically void and unenforceable. The legislation also establishes civil penalties and provides a process for reinstating entities that have been dissolved for violations.

Maddy summarySF 3847 amends Minnesota's legal definition of "crime of violence" to include specific animal cruelty offenses under statute 609.343 (prevention of cruelty to animals). This change means convictions for severe animal cruelty will now be classified as violent crimes under state law. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific animal cruelty offenses, potentially influencing sentencing or eligibility for certain programs. The amendment takes effect August 1, 2026, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits hotels in Minnesota from selling, offering, or providing single-use plastic bottles containing shampoo or conditioner to their guests. The law applies to all establishments classified as hotels under existing state definitions and takes effect on January 1, 2027. Hotels found in violation could face civil penalties of up to $50 per bottle, with a maximum fine of $10,000, and the state attorney general would be responsible for enforcement. The legislation aims to reduce plastic waste by eliminating these specific disposable items from hotel amenities.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 3655 would ban possession of specific semiautomatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. It defines "semiautomatic military-style assault weapons" to include models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar firearms, plus weapons with features like pistol grips, folding stocks, or magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The bill amends existing laws to prohibit owning these items, imposing criminal penalties for violations. It directly affects Minnesota residents who currently possess these banned firearms or magazines. The legislation focuses on restricting specific weapon types and magazine capacities, not broader firearm ownership.

Maddy summarySF 3800 names Minnesota's community solar garden program after former state representative Melissa Hortman. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, to establish "Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program" as the official short title for the existing program. This is a ceremonial renaming with no changes to program rules, funding, or eligibility requirements. The bill does not alter how the community solar program operates or who can participate. It solely honors Melissa Hortman's contributions to energy policy.