Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $342,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $342,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council. The funding supports the council's existing statutory role under Minnesota Statutes section 256.4835, which requires the council to advise the legislature and state agencies on rare disease issues. This is a straightforward funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the council's operations to continue its work supporting Minnesotans with rare diseases.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits involving childhood sexual abuse, allowing victims who were under 18 at the time of abuse to file or continue claims even if they were previously time-barred. It applies retroactively to cases pending or filed on or after August 1, 2025, including those dismissed before that date due to expired deadlines. The key mechanism is amending Minnesota law to explicitly permit retroactive application of the extended filing period for these specific claims. It directly affects individuals who experienced sexual abuse as minors and had previously lost their legal right to sue. The change takes effect on August 1, 2025, for all qualifying cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new grant program to support individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in Minnesota. It appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. The funds will be awarded to a statewide organization focused exclusively on FASD prevention and intervention, requiring it to develop programming that provides education, resource navigation, support groups, and social connection opportunities for people with FASD and their caregivers. The bill directly affects Minnesotans living with FASD and their families by expanding access to targeted support services.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends time limits for two specific tax increment financing (TIF) districts in Edina, Minnesota. For the "72nd & France 2" district, it extends the initial five-year period to ten years and the post-period use of tax increments to 11 years, while allowing a potential five-year extension. For the "70th & France" district, it similarly extends the initial period to ten years and post-period to 11 years, with an option for a ten-year extension. These changes directly affect Edina's ability to manage economic development funding through these districts, which use increased property tax revenue to finance public improvements. The extensions require compliance with specific state administrative procedures before taking effect.

Maddy summarySF 1752 requires health insurers and Minnesota medical assistance programs to cover all FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products without cost-sharing (like co-pays or deductibles). It mandates that plans cover all types of OTC contraceptives purchased at pharmacies at the point of sale, without restrictions on quantity, frequency, or brand. The bill also requires health plans to list covered contraceptives clearly for enrollees and prohibits referral requirements or delays for these services. This applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 510 establishes a three-year pilot program (2026-2029) to increase access to advanced coursework in six Minnesota school districts or charter schools. It requires participating schools to automatically enroll eligible students in advanced courses (like AP, college-level dual credit, or honors classes) based on meeting state test standards or earning top grades, while allowing parents to opt their child out. The bill appropriates funds to cover AP exam fees for all automatically enrolled students, support teacher training, provide instructional materials, and offer tutoring, with specific requirements to recruit teachers of color and report data on student participation and outcomes. Schools must notify parents in multiple languages about the enrollment policy and track participation data by student group.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public schools to provide approved mental health instruction for students in grades 4-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year, replacing previous encouraged guidance with a mandatory curriculum. It also mandates youth sports organizations to provide coaches with training on recognizing mental illness and suicide prevention, which can be satisfied through existing training programs. Additionally, the bill modifies statewide requirements for schools using restrictive procedures like seclusion, updating emergency use protocols. These changes directly affect school districts, charter schools, and youth sports programs across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all individuals purchasing a firearm (except specific exclusions like dealers, law enforcement, or antique sales) to provide proof of recent firearm safety training before completing a sale. The training must cover safe handling, storage, legal use, and include a shooting exercise, verified by a certificate from an approved instructor. Sellers must document the transaction with copies of the buyer's ID, training certificate, and firearm details, retaining these records for ten years. Failure to produce these records during a police investigation is a misdemeanor offense. The bill directly affects all firearm purchasers in Minnesota who are not exempt under the specified exclusions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $13 million in bonds to fund sanitary sewer improvements in north central Bloomington, specifically targeting the Penn American District. The funds will be provided as a grant to the city of Bloomington through the Public Facilities Authority for designing, constructing, and equipping the sewer system upgrades. The legislation appropriates the bond proceeds directly for these infrastructure needs, with the city responsible for the project implementation. It does not change existing regulations or impose new requirements on residents, focusing solely on financing a local infrastructure project.

Maddy summarySF 1837 clarifies how Minnesota school districts can use state funds for student support personnel (like counselors, psychologists, and nurses). It specifies that these funds can be used to hire new staff, increase part-time positions, make temporary pandemic-related hires permanent, or pay for contracted services from licensed professionals if new hires aren't possible. The bill also allows districts to maintain existing support positions if they provide assurance they would otherwise be eliminated. This applies to school districts, charter schools, and cooperative education units using state aid for student support services. The changes take effect for fiscal year 2025 and later.