Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund for the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board to provide grants to certified worker organizations. These grants will help worker organizations carry out their duties under Minnesota law (Section 181.214), which relates to nursing home workforce standards. The funding is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects certified worker organizations working in nursing homes by providing financial support for their activities.

Maddy summarySF 1478 appropriates $5.3 million from the state transportation fund to build an interchange at the intersection of Highway 100 and Vernon Avenue/West 50th Street in Edina, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount to fund the project’s design, engineering, and construction. Any surplus land created by the interchange must be dedicated by Edina for a fire station or municipal campus. This bill directly affects the city of Edina and its residents through improved transportation infrastructure at this specific location.

Maddy summarySF 1538 creates Minnesota's first dedicated Epilepsy Program within the Department of Health. It directly affects Minnesotans living with epilepsy and related seizure disorders, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. Key provisions include funding community organizations for support services, developing training for medical and school staff on epilepsy screening and care, and establishing a statewide system to collect health data on diagnoses, outcomes, and mortality rates. The bill appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to implement these program components.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 from the workforce development fund for Bloomington's workforce programs during fiscal year 2026. The funds are specifically designated to support the city's "Bloom in Bloomington" youth summer internship program and other local workforce development initiatives. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and is directed to the city of Bloomington through the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's social studies academic standards to include the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people, and people with disabilities in U.S. and state history. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 4(f), mandating that the commissioner of education must incorporate these contributions during the periodic review and revision of social studies standards. This change applies to all public school students in Minnesota, as the standards guide curriculum development. The requirement is part of the standard ten-year review cycle for social studies standards, which next occurs during the 2020-2021 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurers from requiring co-payments for mental health services for children under 18. It directly affects children under 18 receiving mental health care and health insurers offering plans in Minnesota. The key provision bans co-payments for these services, with a specific exception for high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts (HSAs), which must charge the minimum co-payment needed to maintain tax-exempt status under federal law. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 1409 modifies Minnesota's marriage record requirements. It requires applicants to provide Social Security numbers on marriage license applications (though numbers won't appear on the license itself) and prohibits people with felony convictions from changing their name through marriage. The bill also adds a requirement for marriage officiants to register with their county registrar, and specifies that counties must record this registration on marriage certificates. Additionally, it repeals outdated sections of law related to marriage records. These changes affect marriage applicants, county registrars, and officiants who perform civil ceremonies.

Maddy summarySF 930 establishes the Minnesota Health Plan, a universal health care program requiring all Minnesota residents to be covered. The plan mandates comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescription drugs, and long-term care, with premiums based on income and no co-pays. It creates new entities including the Minnesota Health Board and Minnesota Health Fund to administer the program, ensure provider access, and negotiate fair prices. The bill requires the state to seek a federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act to implement this system. All Minnesotans, including temporary out-of-state residents and nonresident workers in Minnesota, would be eligible for coverage under this plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover evidence-based treatments for obesity, including behavioral counseling, dietary support, physical activity programs, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved weight-loss medications. It applies to all health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting insurers and policyholders seeking obesity care. The law mandates coverage without additional restrictions beyond standard plan requirements for these specific treatments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1137) amends Minnesota law to clarify the definition of "covered services" in dental insurance plans. It specifies that covered services include dental care for which reimbursement is available under a plan, even after accounting for standard limitations like deductibles, co-pays, or annual maximums. The bill requires dentists to provide patients with a cost estimate for non-covered services before treatment and prohibits charging more than usual fees for those services. It does not change existing plan limitations like deductibles or annual benefit caps, but ensures transparency for patients regarding costs of non-covered care.