Sen. John Marty

Maddy summaryThis bill adds occupational therapy services to the list of eligible services funded under Minnesota's children's mental health grants. It specifically allows grants to cover occupational therapy services for children with emotional disturbances, as defined in state law. The key mechanism is amending statutes to include "occupational therapy services" (defined as behavioral health services provided by licensed occupational therapists) under grant-eligible services for children's mental health programs. This directly affects children with emotional disturbances receiving mental health support, occupational therapists providing these services, and mental health service providers applying for these grants.

Maddy summarySF 3886 clarifies which campaign activities do not count as "coordinated expenditures" between candidates and independent spenders, directly affecting political committees, independent groups, and candidates. It specifies nine actions that do not create coordination, such as using publicly available candidate materials, linking to a candidate's website, or sharing donor lists under specific conditions. The bill also updates disclaimer requirements for campaign materials, requiring clearer identification of who paid for ads (e.g., "Paid for by [committee]") and simplifying rules for online content and news coverage. These changes aim to reduce ambiguity in Minnesota's campaign finance rules while maintaining transparency for voters.

Maddy summarySF 508 requires Minnesota school districts and charter schools to adopt cell phone policies by March 2025, with specific restrictions taking effect in the 2026-2027 school year. It prohibits cell phones and smart watches for students in grades K-8 throughout school, and in classrooms for grades 9-12, with exceptions for medical devices, individualized education programs (IEPs), or principal discretion. The bill appropriates funds for a statewide campaign about screen time effects (to be delivered to parents from early childhood through grade 12) and one-time implementation grants for schools to adopt these policies, covering onetime expenses like technology or training but not ongoing costs. The policy directly affects all K-12 public school students and school staff in Minnesota.

Maddy summarySF 3772 bans the sale, use, purchase, and manufacture of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (a chemical compound with CAS number 2698-41-1) in Minnesota, which is used in tear gas products. The bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide disposal guidance for existing supplies of this chemical or products containing it. It amends Minnesota Statutes to remove orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile from the list of authorized tear gas compounds, which previously included it alongside substances like chloroacetophenone. The ban applies to all individuals and businesses in Minnesota and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 3654 bans possession of specific semiautomatic firearms defined as "military-style assault weapons," including models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and Uzis, as well as weapons with features such as folding stocks, pistol grips, or magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The bill defines banned weapons broadly to cover redesigned versions of listed models and firearms meeting certain feature criteria (e.g., detachable magazines, threaded barrels). It directly affects individuals who legally possess these firearms in Minnesota, requiring them to comply with the ban or face criminal penalties. The legislation amends multiple statutes to establish these prohibitions and penalties, focusing on reducing access to weapons classified under this definition.

Maddy summarySF 3612 establishes Minnesota's Patient-Centered Care program to directly pay healthcare providers for services to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, replacing current managed care contracts. The bill requires the state to pay providers directly on a fee-for-service basis, ends contracts with existing managed care plans, and authorizes counties to use their own purchasing systems as administrative services organizations (ASOs). Key provisions include funding care coordination services like chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, and transportation assistance through community-based teams, while ensuring providers aren't shifted financial risk. This affects over 500,000 medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, healthcare providers, and county health systems.

Maddy summarySF 3461 proposes adding a new constitutional amendment to Minnesota's Constitution that guarantees all persons equal rights under state law and prohibits state discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections for pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would make state actions denying equal rights illegal unless they are the least restrictive way to achieve a compelling government purpose. The amendment applies to all state agencies and political subdivisions, and it explicitly states it does not limit existing constitutional rights or prevent anti-discrimination laws. The proposed wording would be submitted to voters as "Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment" in the 2026 general election, with ratification taking effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySF 3525 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) introduced by Minnesota Senate authors condemning federal executive orders related to immigration. It expresses Minnesota's commitment to welcoming immigrants and refugees, citing the state's history and current immigrant population, and formally opposes policies targeting immigrants. The resolution urges the president to halt these policies, calls on Minnesota's federal representatives to oppose them, and requests Congress to support immigration reform and repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. As a resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of legislative position.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1812) updates election filing deadlines and financial disclosure requirements in Minnesota, but its title misleadingly references "bribery and solicitation prohibitions" - the actual text contains no such provisions. It modifies: (1) deadlines for public officials to file economic interest statements (e.g., 60 days for most roles), (2) candidate filing periods for municipal elections (e.g., 70-56 days before March elections), and (3) required details in campaign finance reports (e.g., vendor spending over $100). These changes directly affect candidates, elected officials, and campaign committees who must file financial disclosures. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and focuses solely on procedural election administration.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Dave Renner for his decades of work advocating for physicians and patients in Minnesota. The bill formally recognizes his long career in education and service, noting his thirty-six years of lobbying on behalf of the Minnesota Medical Association. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to create an official copy of the resolution and send it to Renner as he prepares to retire. This document serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than a change to laws or regulations.