Sen. Judy Seeberger

Maddy summarySF 2120 establishes a funding formula to distribute $12.662 million in fiscal year 2026 for community supervision programs across Minnesota counties, Tribal Nations, and certain jurisdictions. It provides a base $150,000 per jurisdiction plus funding calculated using a $5.62 daily rate multiplied by population data from probation surveys, with a reduced rate (50%) for misdemeanor and juvenile cases. Tribal Nations receive an annual $250,000 base allocation for probation services, plus additional funding based on the same population formula. The bill ensures funding adjustments if appropriations differ from calculated needs and expires June 30, 2029.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new assessment program for ambulance providers in Minnesota. It requires most ambulance services (excluding public/governmental services and air ambulances) to pay a quarterly fee based on their gross revenues from emergency ground ambulance services. The collected fees fund supplemental payments to ambulance providers, aiming to increase Minnesota's medical assistance reimbursement rates to match average commercial insurance rates. The program includes annual reporting requirements starting in 2027 and must comply with federal funding rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public adjusters from acting as advocates or representatives for clients in any legal proceeding, including administrative hearings or arbitrations. It directly affects public adjusters - professionals who help insurance policyholders file claims but are not lawyers - by restricting their role in formal legal settings. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 72B.135, adding a new rule (subdivision 4, item 12) explicitly banning such advocacy. This change clarifies that public adjusters cannot represent clients before tribunals or in arbitration, aligning with existing rules that limit their scope of practice. The bill does not alter fees, client referrals, or other existing restrictions.

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 summaryMinnesota Senate File 2929, the Consumers in Crisis Protection Act, regulates companies that fund lawsuits for individuals (consumers) in exchange for a share of any settlement or award. It directly affects consumers in civil cases and "consumer litigation funding companies" that provide these nonrecourse loans. Key provisions ban excessive fees (defined as any charges above the funded amount), require full disclosure of all costs, and impose civil penalties for violations. The bill excludes standard attorney contingency fees, nonprofit legal aid, and health insurance from its rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits disciplinary dismissals for kindergarten through grade 3 students in Minnesota public schools, expanding existing protections to cover all such dismissals except for absences of less than one school day or cases involving students receiving special education services under federal law. It requires schools to exhaust other interventions before using expulsions or exclusions, which are permitted only when there is an ongoing serious safety threat. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 121A.425 to clarify these restrictions. This directly affects all public schools serving K-3 students statewide.

Maddy summarySF 360 modifies Minnesota's high school mathematics requirements by requiring grade 8 standards to include algebra, geometry, and statistics as preparation for the three required math credits in grades 9-12. It specifies that students must earn three math credits meeting statewide academic standards, as determined by their local school district. This bill directly affects all Minnesota public high school students and school districts, updating curriculum expectations for math education and graduation requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires veterans benefit service providers (who charge fees) to be federally accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and to provide written fee agreements complying with federal rules. It prohibits providers from guaranteeing specific benefits (like exact payment amounts or approval rates) to veterans or their families. Providers must also give clients a written disclosure statement explaining free services available through county veterans service officers before charging fees. Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense, with fines deposited into a "Support Our Troops" account.

Maddy summarySF 971 would grant licensed healthcare providers in Minnesota immunity from criminal liability when providing treatment within their scope of practice, directly affecting doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals. The bill states providers cannot be held criminally liable for harm arising from their treatment, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm. It clarifies this immunity does not override existing legal protections or liabilities under other laws. The legislation aims to shield providers from criminal prosecution for standard care, while maintaining accountability for serious misconduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits burning pesticide containers as a disposal method in Minnesota. It directly affects farmers, agricultural workers, and anyone handling pesticide containers by requiring disposal to follow existing environmental regulations under Minnesota Statutes and federal law (FIFRA). The key provision amends statute 18B.07, explicitly banning burning for pesticide container disposal. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, replacing current disposal guidelines that did not specifically address burning.