Sen. Julia Coleman

Maddy summarySF 757 would authorize mobile sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota, establishing a state licensing system for operators. It prohibits local governments from banning these activities, requires operators to pay taxes on winnings, and sets rules for responsible gambling. The bill specifically excludes horse racing and high school sports from coverage while clarifying that skill-based fantasy contests remain legal. It affects licensed operators (including tribal casinos under existing compacts), consumers aged 21+, and local jurisdictions that can no longer restrict these services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health professionals to obtain written informed consent before performing sensitive examinations (such as pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal exams) on anesthetized or unconscious patients. Exceptions include cases where the exam is part of a previously consented procedure, necessary for immediate treatment, or court-ordered for evidence. Violations are punishable as a gross misdemeanor and may lead to disciplinary action by health licensing boards. The law applies to all health professionals, including trainees, and takes effect August 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 3042 modifies Minnesota's student bullying policy requirements for public schools. It expands the definition of bullying to include incidents using school-issued devices off-campus when they disrupt learning, adding this to existing coverage of school grounds, school activities, and school transportation. The bill also encourages nonpublic schools to share their anti-bullying policies and incident data with the state commissioner. Home schools and nonpublic schools remain excluded from these specific requirements. The changes apply directly to public school students and staff managing bullying incidents.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Minnesota driver's license expiration periods from current 4-6 year terms to every eight years, effective August 1, 2025. It directly affects all drivers renewing licenses after this date, including standard, REAL ID, and enhanced license holders. The key mechanism is extending the expiration period while increasing standard driver's license fees from $27.75 to $55.50 (and adjusting other related fees). This change applies to all license classes under Minnesota Statutes 171.02-171.27.

Maddy summarySF 2995 modifies Minnesota's teacher licensure rules for new educators. It requires Tier 1 license holders to pass content exams and complete cultural competency training to renew their license up to three times (with unlimited renewals for career education or high-need subject areas). The bill also creates a three-year temporary permission for licensed teachers to teach outside their licensed subject area without changing their license tier. These changes directly affect new teachers seeking licensure and school districts hiring them in Minnesota, effective July 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's health and education departments to develop and post online informational materials about type 1 diabetes for parents by October 1, 2025. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, public school districts and charter schools offering preschool programs must distribute these materials to parents at least once annually. The materials must explain type 1 diabetes, its warning signs, screening processes, and recommendations for medical consultation after diagnosis. It directly affects parents of children enrolled in preschool programs under Minnesota Statutes sections 142D.05 through 142D.08.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.7 million from the state transportation fund for safety improvements along U.S. Highway 7 in Hennepin County. It directly affects residents and drivers in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood. The funds cover predesign, design, land acquisition, and construction of safety projects on eligible portions of the corridor. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Maddy summarySF 1488 exempts tip income from Minnesota's individual income tax and tax withholding requirements. The bill defines "tips" as amounts reported to an employer under IRS rules (Section 6053(a)) or reported to the IRS as wages subject to employer taxes (Section 3121(q)). This means tips reported by workers (like servers) will no longer be included in taxable income for state tax purposes. The exemption applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health professionals (including students and residents in training) to obtain written informed consent before performing pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal exams on patients who are anesthetized or unconscious, except in specific situations. Exceptions include when the exam is part of a previously consented surgical procedure, necessary for urgent diagnosis/treatment when the patient cannot consent, or ordered by a court for evidence collection. Violating this requirement is a gross misdemeanor and may lead to disciplinary action by the relevant health licensing board. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, directly affecting medical providers and patients in healthcare settings.

Maddy summarySF 2897 establishes a Commission on Government Efficiency and Ethics to investigate fraud in state programs and undisclosed legislative conflicts of interest. The commission, made up of six citizen members appointed by legislative leaders, will operate a public hotline and website for anonymous reports on fraud or conflicts, and may award up to $5,000 for reports leading to convictions or expulsions. It can order forensic audits of state agencies and require cooperation from public officials and entities handling public funds during investigations. The commission must report credible evidence of fraud to law enforcement and disclose conflict of interest findings to relevant legislative committees, with annual recommendations for preventing future issues. This bill directly affects state agencies, public officials, and legislators by creating new oversight mechanisms for accountability.