Sen. Judy Seeberger

Maddy summarySF 3794 would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services, such as safely holding customers' digital assets (like Bitcoin) or the private keys needed to access them. The bill requires financial institutions to follow strict safety rules, including cybersecurity measures, written risk policies, and keeping customer crypto separate from the institution's own assets. It mandates 60-day written notice to regulators before offering these services and sets an effective date of August 1, 2026. The law does not change how virtual currency is legally treated but directly affects financial institutions and their customers seeking secure crypto storage options.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota agencies and inspectors to accept specific, recent evidence when checking if subsurface sewage treatment systems are working properly. It mandates that officials use the most reliable data available from the last two years, such as lab-tested groundwater results or measurements of the water table depth, to make compliance decisions. The law also ensures that property owners receive at least 90 days' notice of their rights before being told their system is non-compliant. Directly affecting local governments and system owners, the measure aims to standardize how sewage system inspections are conducted across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $22.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the realignment of County Road 19A (Innovation Road) and 100th Street in Washington County, from U.S. Highway 61 to Jamaica Avenue South in Cottage Grove. The funds will cover design and construction of improvements to this road corridor, directly affecting Washington County residents and commuters using this route. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $22.5 million in bonds to finance the project, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. It does not create new policies but provides specific funding for a defined infrastructure project.

Maddy summarySF 2689 modifies Minnesota's Medicaid fraud laws to strengthen enforcement. It expands the attorney general's subpoena authority to obtain financial records, phone records, and other relevant data during fraud investigations. The bill also updates criminal penalties: fraud involving claims over $35,000 could result in up to 20 years in prison, while fraud between $5,000 and $35,000 carries up to 10 years. These changes directly affect Medicaid providers, fraud investigators, and the state's ability to prosecute false claims under Chapter 256B. The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes section 609.466 and amends related statutes to clarify enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the subpoena authority of Minnesota's attorney general and county attorneys to access records from a wider range of businesses and financial institutions during fraud and identity theft investigations. It allows these officials to request information from utility companies, hotels, pawn shops, transportation services, storage facilities, and various types of financial and employment records, including bank accounts, insurance claims, and wage data. The law requires that subpoenas be issued only for records relevant to ongoing legitimate law enforcement investigations and mandates probable cause for administrative subpoenas in wage theft, welfare fraud, and identity theft cases. Additionally, the bill modifies legal definitions related to identity theft and alters statutes of limitation for certain fraud-related offenses to support prosecution efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota chiefs of police and sheriffs to access certain expunged criminal records (from 2015 onward) to check if someone is eligible to buy, receive, or carry a firearm. It specifically permits this limited access without a court order for firearm background checks, while maintaining other expungement protections. The law requires law enforcement to securely handle these records if not used for denial, and to notify applicants if an expunged record leads to a firearm denial, providing the specific factual basis. It directly affects individuals with expunged records seeking firearms and law enforcement conducting background checks.

Maddy summaryHF 3762 allows Minnesota chiefs of police and sheriffs to access certain expunged criminal records (those sealed after January 1, 2015) specifically to determine if a person is eligible to purchase, receive, or carry a firearm. This exception applies only during firearm background checks under Minnesota Statutes § 609A.037, not for general law enforcement purposes. The bill amends existing expungement law to permit this limited access while requiring law enforcement to handle these records carefully and restrict their use solely to firearm eligibility determinations. It directly affects individuals with expunged records who apply for firearms and law enforcement agencies conducting background checks.

Maddy summarySF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of any existing fines or restitution payments. The tax applies not only to those convicted by a court but also to those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, as well as to anyone paid for helping them commit the act. The revenue collected from this tax must be deposited into a special account dedicated solely to providing relief for state income and property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019, and gives the commissioner authority to investigate suspected fraud and set enforcement rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes employment restrictions for former state employees and legislators in Minnesota to prevent conflicts of interest related to state grants. It prohibits former legislators from working for companies they voted to fund with grants within 12 months of leaving office, and bars former state employees from working for organizations they helped evaluate, rank, or administer grants for during their tenure. The legislation also defines violations as criminal offenses and allows the state to void affected grants, require repayment of funds, and ban violators from receiving future state grants for one year. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of serious crimes used to recall state officers to include more misdemeanor offenses involving public safety and dishonesty.