Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summarySF 3772 bans the sale, use, purchase, and manufacture of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (a chemical compound with CAS number 2698-41-1) in Minnesota, which is used in tear gas products. The bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide disposal guidance for existing supplies of this chemical or products containing it. It amends Minnesota Statutes to remove orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile from the list of authorized tear gas compounds, which previously included it alongside substances like chloroacetophenone. The ban applies to all individuals and businesses in Minnesota and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summarySF 2852 modifies Minnesota's optometry scope of practice by adding specific restrictions to optometrists' authority. It directly affects licensed optometrists in Minnesota by limiting their ability to prescribe or administer certain medications and treatments. The bill explicitly prohibits: administering prescription drugs via IV/IM/injection (except for anaphylaxis), performing invasive surgery (including laser procedures), prescribing Schedule II/III oral drugs or steroids, prescribing oral antivirals beyond 10 days, and prescribing oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors beyond 7 days. These changes clarify the boundaries of optometric practice under existing law. The bill does not expand optometrists' authority but defines specific limitations on their current scope.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill 1047 increases the age of consent for certain criminal sexual conduct offenses from 16 to 18 years old. It specifically targets situations where a person aged 22 or older engages in sexual conduct with someone who is 16 or 17 years old. Under this bill, consent from the minor and mistaken belief about their age are no longer valid defenses, making such acts criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. The law applies to cases committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affects minors aged 16-17 and partners aged 22 or older in these circumstances.

Maddy summarySF 3707 requests the University of Minnesota Medical School and its Board of Regents to prohibit for-profit entities from developing, managing, or controlling the medical school's curriculum. It does not prevent individual faculty members from teaching at the school while employed by for-profit companies. The bill also requires the university to submit annual reports (by February 15 of odd-numbered years) detailing how for-profit funds are used to pay teaching faculty salaries, support courses, or fund medical school initiatives.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 3654 bans possession of specific semiautomatic firearms defined as "military-style assault weapons," including models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and Uzis, as well as weapons with features such as folding stocks, pistol grips, or magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The bill defines banned weapons broadly to cover redesigned versions of listed models and firearms meeting certain feature criteria (e.g., detachable magazines, threaded barrels). It directly affects individuals who legally possess these firearms in Minnesota, requiring them to comply with the ban or face criminal penalties. The legislation amends multiple statutes to establish these prohibitions and penalties, focusing on reducing access to weapons classified under this definition.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's child care center staff CPR training requirements. It requires directors, staff, substitutes, and unsupervised volunteers to complete pediatric CPR training covering infant/child techniques (including back blows for infants and abdominal thrusts for children) with hands-on practice and in-person assessment by approved instructors (like American Heart Association or Red Cross). Training must be renewed at least every two years and completed within 90 days of employment or before unsupervised child contact. The bill affects all staff at licensed child care centers in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota school districts count non-resident students enrolled in online courses for school funding purposes. It allows districts to count qualifying non-resident students as Minnesota residents for funding if they: were previously Minnesota residents, have a Minnesota-resident parent/guardian (if under 18), are enrolled in courses from their former district, and meet a 150-day cumulative limit. The policy ensures these students do not incur tuition fees while being counted for funding. This applies specifically to students who plan to return to Minnesota residency within 150 days and meets all specified criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals injured because someone failed to provide aid in certain emergencies to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, costs, and attorney fees. It directly affects people who suffer harm when others do not assist in situations covered by existing Minnesota law (specifically violations of sections 609.662, subd. 2(a) or 3(a)). The key provision adds a new civil remedy to the statute, enabling victims to pursue compensation for injuries caused by this failure to act. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to cases occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies MinnesotaCare and medical assistance coverage for chiropractic services by removing the previous age restriction (which limited coverage to those under 21). It now covers chiropractic services for all eligible individuals, including adults, with a limit of 24 visits per year unless prior authorization is obtained for more. Coverage specifically includes spinal pain treatment, manual therapy, and spinal manipulation, while x-rays are restricted to full-spine exams necessary for diagnosing subluxation. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, or after federal approval.

Maddy summarySF 986 modifies Minnesota's education funding to provide charter schools with dedicated "safe schools aid." The bill adds a specific provision requiring $36 per adjusted pupil unit in safe schools aid for charter schools, calculated based on student enrollment. This aid must be reserved exclusively for funding safety-related purposes as defined in state law (section 126C.44, subdivision 4). The change directly affects charter schools by expanding their eligible funding sources beyond general education revenue to include this targeted safety allocation.