Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Maddy summaryHF 953 requires all licensed Minnesota hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with written materials before a baby's discharge. These materials, developed and approved by the state health commissioner, teach parents how to recognize signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected abuse. The bill directly affects hospitals/birth centers (via mandatory education) and new parents (as recipients of the materials). It focuses on concrete policy changes: standardized, commissioner-approved resources for early intervention, not on outcomes or advocacy.

Maddy summaryHF 1245 authorizes the state to borrow $200 million through bond sales to fund repairs and replacements of University of Minnesota buildings. The money would be allocated to the university's Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) program, as specified in Minnesota law. This funding mechanism uses state bonds (not direct tax revenue) and must follow existing rules for such spending. The bill directly affects the University of Minnesota's infrastructure maintenance budget without altering university operations or policies.

Maddy summaryHF 1145 prohibits Minnesota legislators from acting as lobbyists for two years after leaving office. It directly affects former state legislators who would otherwise seek lobbying roles immediately following their service. The bill authorizes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 or the amount earned from violating the ban, whichever is lower. This law applies to legislators whose service ends on or after the effective date following final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 1761 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for predesign, construction, and equipping a facility in St. Paul. The funds will directly support the development of a physical space dedicated to celebrating Hmong culture and promoting cross-cultural awareness through programming. This one-time appropriation is specifically for building-related costs and must be used in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill affects the Hmong Cultural Center nonprofit organization and the broader St. Paul community by enabling a dedicated cultural facility.

Maddy summaryHF 1312 prohibits hospitals and health systems from charging separate "facility fees" for nonemergency services at off-campus provider-based clinics (located at least 250 yards from main hospital buildings) and for specific services like outpatient evaluations. It directly affects patients receiving care at these clinics and hospitals that previously added such fees to professional service charges. The bill requires hospitals to submit annual reports by January 15, 2027, and each year after, detailing all facility fees charged, billed, and collected, including facility locations, patient visits, fee amounts, and revenue sources. These reports must be published publicly and include data on top procedures generating facility fee revenue.

Maddy summaryHF 1762 proposes adding a new constitutional amendment to Minnesota's state constitution. If approved by voters, it would guarantee all persons equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections for pregnancy decisions, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The amendment would apply to all state actions and agencies, requiring any discriminatory state action to be the "least restrictive means" of achieving a "compelling governmental interest." The proposed amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, with implementation starting January 1, 2027, if ratified.

Maddy summaryHF 1757 requires anyone who owns, possesses, or controls a firearm to report a loss or theft to local law enforcement within 48 hours. Failure to report can result in escalating penalties, starting with a minor offense for the first violation and increasing to a gross misdemeanor for repeated failures. The bill also provides immunity from prosecution for storage-related offenses if the report is made on time and mandates that law enforcement agencies report lost or stolen firearms to the state commissioner within seven days. Additionally, the bill appropriates $36,000 for a one-time implementation of a reporting system to support these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 1828 implements recommendations from the state auditor's fire relief association working group by requiring Minnesota firefighters' relief associations to prepare detailed annual financial statements. These statements must show all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities in a format set by the state auditor and be certified by an independent CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience (not affiliated with the association). The associations must submit these certified statements to the state auditor by June 30 each year, with the requirement effective January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects all firefighters' relief associations operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 726 imposes a 50% tax on the gross revenue from manufacturing or selling products containing PFAS (fluorinated chemicals) in Minnesota. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers with a presence in the state, requiring them to report monthly sales but not pay the tax immediately. Revenue collected funds a dedicated cleanup account for environmental remediation of PFAS contamination. The tax applies only to products where PFAS is deliberately added for a specific function, and funds are transferred annually to the cleanup account from the general fund. This bill creates a new tax mechanism to generate funding for PFAS cleanup efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 1812 establishes a state-run Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee comprehensive, affordable health care for every Minnesota resident. The plan covers all necessary medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care services without co-pays, with premiums based on income. It creates new state entities including the Minnesota Health Board, Health Fund, Office of Health Quality and Planning, a patient advocacy ombudsman, and an auditor for the plan. The bill also requests a federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act to modify certain health insurance requirements and appropriates funding for implementation.