Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summarySF 2070 appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES). The funding directs CLUES to expand art-making programs and cultural events celebrating Latino heritage in Minnesota. It specifically supports local Latino artists through professional development, networking, and opportunities to showcase their work in galleries and public presentations. This bill directly provides financial resources to CLUES for its existing mission of cultural programming and artist support.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover the management and treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. It mandates coverage for three specific treatments: intensive behavioral lifestyle programs, metabolic/bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved obesity medications. The law prohibits plans from applying stricter coverage rules for obesity than for other medical conditions, ensuring equal treatment for deductibles, co-pays, and coverage limits. The requirement takes effect for health plans on or after January 1, 2027, and for state medical assistance programs on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill SF 1138 allocates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. This funding supports the nonprofit "Change the Outcome" to provide opioid prevention and education programs directly affecting Minnesota middle and high schools, communities, and individuals struggling with substance use. Key provisions include data-driven school and community workshops on opioid dangers, prevention strategies, overdose recognition, emerging drug trends (like fentanyl and xylazine), and access to treatment resources. The bill focuses on concrete funding for evidence-based education rather than changing existing laws.

Maddy summarySF 554 establishes a $8.9 million grant program to expand Minnesota's community care hub model, which connects health care providers with community organizations addressing basic needs like food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation access. The grant supports eligible community care hubs (nonprofits with federal recognition and health plan contracts) to organize social care services, centralize administrative operations (like contracting and referrals), and create sustainable funding for these services. The program requires grantees to report outcomes and includes $1 million for evaluation, with funds available until 2030. This bill directly affects community-based organizations, health care providers, and Minnesotans facing health-related social needs.

Maddy summarySF 1587 extends a property tax exemption for land owned by the Bloomington Port Authority, acquired in May 2016, which was previously exempt from taxes for 2017-2025. The exemption is now extended to cover taxes payable in 2026-2031, provided the land continues to be used for economic development. The Port Authority must file an initial application with the local assessor by June 30, 2025, to maintain the exemption, which becomes effective after Bloomington completes required administrative steps. This bill directly affects the Bloomington Port Authority and its tax obligations for this specific property.

Maddy summarySF 928 modifies Minnesota's children's mental health grant program to expand funding for school-linked services. It allows grants to cover telehealth services (section 1.12), family support coordination (1.14-1.16), school staff training (1.19-1.21), and transportation for students outside school hours (1.17). The bill requires grantees to seek third-party reimbursement but prohibits billing public schools and mandates services regardless of a student's health coverage or ability to pay (2.3-2.6). It directly affects schools, community mental health providers, and students needing behavioral health support. The bill appropriates funds to implement these expanded services under existing statutes.

Maddy summarySF 1963 requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices and related services for enrollees diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. This coverage is limited to one device every three years and includes reimbursement for providers who train patients, transmit blood pressure data, and deliver co-interventions. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this requirement under medical equipment coverage, effective January 1, 2026. It directly affects individuals with uncontrolled hypertension who rely on insurance for these medical devices.

Maddy summarySF 2072 requires public school districts providing online instruction to conduct weekly wellness checks on students. Specifically, an adult must visually see and communicate with each student in real time at least once per week to verify their well-being. This applies to all students receiving full-time online instruction through district programs or supplemental online course providers. The bill mandates that any indication of abuse must be reported per Minnesota's child maltreatment laws. The requirement amends Minnesota Statutes section 124D.094, subdivision 2, paragraph (h).

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4 million for fiscal year 2026 and $4 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support Minnesota's food shelf programs. The funds are directed to the commissioner of children, youth, and families for use under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14, which governs community food shelf operations. The appropriation adds to the existing base funding for these programs, which provide emergency food assistance to Minnesotans facing food insecurity. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements for the programs themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota hospitals are paid for inpatient care, affecting all hospitals providing inpatient services in the state. It establishes new payment methods: critical access hospitals use cost-based payments, long-term and rehabilitation hospitals use Medicare-style per diem or specific systems, and all other hospitals use a diagnosis-related group (DRG) system. The bill requires rebasing payment rates to use 2012 as the base year, ensuring total payments remain budget-neutral (no overall increase or decrease in state spending). It also mandates that payment adjustments consider impacts on pediatric, behavioral health, trauma, transplant, rural, and low-volume hospitals.