Sen. Judy Seeberger

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,102,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the maintenance of a digital mapping system for school facilities. The money will be distributed by the commissioner of public safety to regional emergency communications boards to ensure the system remains operational. This funding is designated as a one-time allocation available until spent and directly impacts the upkeep of geographic data used for school safety planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new state funding program to support the expansion and maintenance of Minnesota's public safety radio network, known as ARMER. It removes the requirement for counties to pay for this network using local taxes while allowing them to voluntarily contribute up to 25% of specific project costs through a new state-managed account. The legislation also establishes a framework for different agencies, such as police and fire departments, to communicate with each other effectively during emergencies. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports on how the state funds are used and gives officials the authority to create rules for managing these communications systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in Minnesota to offer arbitration agreements to consumers only after a purchase or lease is completed, rather than before or during the transaction. It mandates that any such arbitration agreements be written in clear, conspicuous language and kept separate from other general terms of the sale. The law declares any pre-transaction arbitration clauses void and unenforceable, while allowing businesses to negotiate arbitration terms separately after the consumer transaction is finalized. These provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to agreements made on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's expedited eviction process to apply only to specific situations involving safety threats or property damage. It requires landlords to submit detailed affidavits proving their case before a judge can schedule a fast-track hearing. The law sets strict timelines, requiring tenant summons within 24 hours and hearings within five to seven days, while prohibiting courts from combining these cases with other claims like unpaid rent. Additionally, the bill authorizes courts to impose fines up to $500 on landlords who improperly seek expedited hearings without sufficient evidence. These changes directly affect landlords, tenants, and courts handling eviction cases in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHarvey's Law requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install video security cameras in public and shared areas under specific conditions. The law applies to centers that have been involved in maltreatment investigations starting July 1, 2026, and to centers receiving state child care funding beginning July 1, 2027. Facilities must install cameras within six months of receiving a maltreatment investigation memorandum and keep them operational for four years. The bill also establishes that these centers must follow the requirements outlined in the Minnesota Statutes section 142B.68.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens fraud prevention measures for vehicle and snowmobile registrations, licenses, passes, and permits issued by the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources. It makes it unlawful for individuals or dealers to use temporary registration permits without intending to complete a sale, to obtain registrations through false or misleading information, or to possess fraudulent registration documents. The bill establishes specific penalties, including voiding any permits obtained through fraud and imposing misdemeanor charges for individuals and gross misdemeanor charges for dealers who violate these provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds motorcycles to Minnesota's Digital Fair Repair Act, expanding the law to cover motorcycle repair. It requires manufacturers to provide independent repair shops (unaffiliated with the manufacturer) with diagnostic tools, parts, and documentation on "fair and reasonable terms," meaning at the same price and without restrictive conditions like mandatory registration or forcing shops to become authorized dealers. The law directly affects motorcycle owners and independent repair businesses by ensuring they have equal access to necessary repair resources as dealership shops. Key provisions prevent manufacturers from imposing unnecessary costs or restrictions on parts, tools, or documentation for motorcycles, aligning motorcycle repair with existing digital electronics coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits restrictions on displaying specific flags in residential settings. It voids any deed restriction, homeowners association rule, rental agreement, or local ordinance that limits the display of the U.S. flag, Minnesota state flag, POW/MIA flag, U.S. Armed Forces branch flags, or Blue/Gold Star Service flags. The law directly affects homeowners, tenants, and homeowners associations by making such display limitations unenforceable. It applies to all residential property agreements, including HOA documents and rental contracts, regardless of when the restriction was created. The bill takes effect upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases state funding for peace officer training reimbursements in Minnesota, primarily affecting local law enforcement agencies and training providers. The legislation raises annual funding from approximately $11.7 million to $14.8 million, with specific allocations for general training reimbursements and a dedicated Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund. The bill establishes requirements for training course applications, including detailed outlines, instructor qualifications, and learning assessments, while mandating that instructors collect and submit student evaluations. Additional provisions allow unused funds to be redirected to other approved training courses starting in fiscal year 2028, with increased base funding for this flexibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies labeling requirements for soil amendments, plant amendments, and beneficial substances sold in Minnesota. It requires product labels to clearly list active ingredients, net weight, manufacturer information, usage directions, and guaranteed analysis, while exempting inert ingredients from mandatory disclosure. The legislation also mandates that registration applications include a certificate of composition detailing the amounts and formulas of inert ingredients and beneficial substances. These changes directly affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of agricultural products by standardizing how product information is presented to consumers.