Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Legislative Working Group on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Minnesota to examine gaps in state and county disability services. The 18-member group includes legislators from relevant committees and representatives from two different counties, with meetings open to the public and held at least monthly. The working group will review demographic data and gather input from self-advocates, families, guardians, and counties to assess service availability and delivery. Legislative members receive per-diem compensation according to their chamber rules, while other members are eligible for compensation under state statute. The group must begin its first meeting by August 15, 2026, and will produce a report on its findings.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Department of Human Services and related agencies to compare actual spending against previously forecasted budgets for specific programs. It mandates that the legislative auditor conduct audits to investigate significant deviations between projected and actual expenditures, with the option to accept department explanations if they are deemed reasonable. The legislation also establishes a process for contingent program cancellations if spending variances exceed specified thresholds and requires quarterly public reporting of actual expenditures beginning in 2027. Additionally, the bill directs how budget forecasts should account for potential program reductions and requires notifications to legislative committees when spending deviations occur.
Maddy summarySF 3651 appropriates $... for a one-time competitive grant program to help rural hospitals maintain maternity services. It directly affects nonfederal hospitals in communities under 30,000 population (outside Minneapolis-St. Paul), funding cross-training for medical staff to support maternity care. Grants support developing training programs for hospital staff to retain essential maternity unit capabilities. The commissioner must report by January 2028 on grant usage, staff trained, and unfunded requests.
Maddy summarySF 3755 repeals housing stabilization services from Minnesota's statutes, removing references to these services from multiple sections of law related to background checks, provider enrollment, and fee structures. This directly affects providers who currently offer housing stabilization services to seniors and individuals with disabilities, as the bill eliminates their legal framework under current statutes. Key mechanisms include deleting "providers of housing stabilization services" from background check requirements (sections 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10) and repealing specific statutes (256B.051) that governed these services. The bill does not create new requirements but removes existing ones, shifting focus to other home and community-based waiver services. The legislation is procedural, with no new funding or program changes, solely targeting the repeal of housing stabilization services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce to apply for a federal waiver to continue the state's premium security plan, which allows the state to collect additional funds from health insurance premiums to support the state's health insurance program. The application must be submitted by December 31, 2026, and must state that the plan's operation beyond 2027 depends on receiving federal approval. The commissioner must also notify relevant legislative committee chairs and the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association about the application and any federal decisions. This provision ensures the state can maintain its current health insurance funding structure while seeking continued federal permission to operate it.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals receiving Minnesota public assistance programs from using licensed money transmitters to send money to foreign countries. It directly affects recipients of programs such as SNAP, medical assistance, child care assistance, and housing support by banning their ability to transfer funds abroad through regulated services. The law requires money transmitters to report every six months to state agencies any individuals who use their services to send money overseas. State officials will then review these reports to identify and terminate the eligibility of recipients who violate the prohibition, removing them from all public assistance programs they were enrolled in.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover home care nursing services without imposing quantity limits on the number of visits or hours provided. It directly affects individuals enrolled in health plans who also receive medical assistance, ensuring they have access to ongoing nursing care without arbitrary caps on coverage. The legislation defines home care nursing services as continuous, medically necessary care provided by licensed nurses for patients with complex medical needs that cannot be met through episodic visits. While the bill removes quantity restrictions, it maintains other standard insurance requirements like prior authorization and cost-sharing, and mandates that plans clearly label these services in their coverage documents. The changes will take effect in 2026, with specific provisions becoming active at different times throughout that year.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes funding for mobile crisis grants to support Minnesota's human services system. The money will be used to help mobile crisis teams buy and renovate vehicles for providing protected transport to individuals in crisis situations. The appropriation is scheduled for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and comes from the state's general fund. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new regulatory framework for short-term rental platforms in Minnesota, requiring them to carry insurance that covers their damage reimbursement guarantees to homeowners. The law defines platforms like Airbnb and VRBO as "providers" and mandates they register with the state Commerce Department, pay an annual fee, and maintain insurance policies that step in if the platform fails to honor its damage protection promises. Key provisions require platforms to clearly disclose that their guarantees are not actual insurance, ensure trained staff handle damage claims fairly, and allow insurers to seek reimbursement from platforms after paying homeowners. The legislation establishes a new chapter in Minnesota statutes specifically governing these rental marketplace guarantees and their associated insurance requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies program integrity requirements for Minnesota's medical assistance program by creating a new advisory board and updating rules for provider enrollment and audits. It expands the commissioner of human services' authority to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that commit fraud, submit false claims, or engage in other misconduct related to medical assistance payments. The legislation also clarifies grounds for sanctions, including Medicare exclusion reasons, and requires the commissioner to consider the severity of misconduct when deciding between suspending or terminating program participation. Additionally, the bill mandates minimum five-year suspensions for those convicted of health care fraud or related crimes, and allows referrals to state licensing boards regardless of sanctions imposed.