Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Maddy summaryHF 773 prohibits health insurance companies in Minnesota from requiring cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for specific short office visits for infants, children, and adolescents. The bill applies when visits are under 15 minutes and focus on evidence-based preventive care aligned with federal Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines. It also requires insurers to allow providers to bill separately for preventive services delivered during these visits. This directly affects health insurers, pediatric providers, and families seeking routine preventive care for young patients. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 62Q.46 to add these protections.

Maddy summaryHF 1103 modifies Minnesota's medication repository program to improve how unused drugs and medical supplies are accepted, stored, and distributed. It sets specific eligibility rules for donations, requiring drugs to have at least six months remaining until expiration, be unopened in original packaging, and not be controlled substances. The bill also mandates that repositories verify donor information, inspect all donations with a pharmacist, and maintain detailed electronic inventories of accepted items. Additionally, repositories may now purchase drugs from licensed wholesalers when donations are insufficient to fill patient prescriptions. This directly affects medication repositories, donors (like pharmacies and manufacturers), and patients receiving donated medications.

Maddy summaryHF 684 increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the market value exclusion from $150,000 to $165,000 for veterans with a 70%+ disability rating, and from $300,000 to $330,000 for those with a 100% permanent disability. This directly benefits veterans meeting VA certification requirements, their surviving spouses (if the veteran died in service), and primary family caregivers approved by the VA. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 273.13, subdivision 34, to implement these specific dollar increases in tax relief.

Maddy summaryHF 1113 appropriates $10 million from state bonds to fund Washington County's design and construction of a public works and environmental center. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to cover this project, as permitted under Minnesota law. This funding directly supports Washington County's infrastructure development for public works operations and environmental services. The project will be financed through state bond proceeds, with funds allocated to the county for the facility's construction.

Maddy summaryHF 30 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Revenue to create a free, electronic system allowing residents to file individual income tax returns directly online without cost. The system must be hosted on the Department of Revenue website, and any contracted software vendor cannot offer paid tax preparation services through it. By tax years starting after December 31, 2025, the system must support at least 70% of resident individual tax returns, and the state must coordinate it with federal filing systems where possible. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who currently file individual income taxes, providing a free filing option instead of relying on paid services.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum refund amount for political contributions claimed on Minnesota state income taxes. For individuals, the maximum refund rises from $75 to $100 per year, and for married couples filing jointly, it increases from $150 to $200 per year. It directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who contribute to candidates or political parties and claim these refunds on their state tax returns. The amendment updates Minnesota Statutes section 290.06, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill does not change eligibility requirements or documentation rules for claiming the refund.

Maddy summaryHF 140 establishes a Minnesota state-funded grant program to help counties and cities improve cybersecurity. It appropriates $20 million for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants covering up to $25,000 per project (with supplemental grants for larger needs up to $1 million total per jurisdiction) for eligible cybersecurity expenses like software, hardware, data backups, and professional services. Local governments lacking resources to access other cybersecurity programs can apply, with grants prioritized based on risk reduction, critical infrastructure protection, and geographic equity. The commissioner must annually report grant details - including recipient, amount, and use - to the legislature by January 15 each year.

Maddy summaryHF 122 imposes civil fines of up to $1,000 on individuals who intentionally disrupt youth athletic events by entering fields, throwing objects, or physically interfering with officials, players, or coaches during games or nearby. It establishes a "youth officiating account" to collect these fines, which funds grants for organizations developing youth officiating programs. The bill applies to disruptions occurring during youth athletic activities as defined in Minnesota law, excluding emergencies or medical assistance. Notification requirements for schools and hearing rights for those fined are also included, with the law taking effect July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 79 modifies Minnesota's water allocation priority system under Statute 103G.261. It reorders priorities so domestic water supplies (including hospitals, schools, and municipalities), power production meeting contingency plans, and small water uses (<10,000 gallons/day) now rank higher than agricultural irrigation and other large-scale uses. Specifically, it moves domestic uses to first priority (previously fourth), small uses to second priority (previously second), and agricultural irrigation to third priority (previously second). The bill directly affects water users across Minnesota, including municipalities, farms, power plants, and industrial facilities, by changing which water uses get priority during allocation. It maintains the 10,000-gallon daily threshold for certain categories and discourages surface water use from small lakes (<500 acres).

Maddy summaryHF 121 creates a new gross misdemeanor charge for assaulting a sports official during youth athletic activities in Minnesota. It specifically targets individuals who cause physical injury to officials (like umpires, referees, or scorekeepers) while they are performing duties at youth sports events. The law applies to youth athletic activities defined under Minnesota Statute 121A.38 and covers officials on-site, in parking lots, or traveling to/from the venue. Penalties increase from a standard misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor, effective August 1, 2025. This bill directly affects youth sports officials and those who assault them during sanctioned activities.