Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summarySF 3893 proposes to strengthen penalties for election-related offenses in Minnesota. It upgrades criminal charges for intimidating voters or interfering with voting (currently a gross misdemeanor) to a felony and increases civil penalties from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation. The bill also allows any person injured by such interference to sue for damages and attorney fees, and expands standing for election officials to pursue civil actions. These changes directly affect individuals who disrupt voting processes or target election workers, aiming to deter interference through stricter legal consequences. The bill focuses on concrete penalty modifications without altering voting procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summarySF 3803 prohibits Minnesota public schools from denying free K-12 education based on a student’s or their parent’s immigration status, aligning with the U.S. Supreme Court’s *Plyler v. Doe* ruling. It bans schools from collecting unnecessary immigration status information, threatening to disclose such details to authorities, or creating policies that effectively exclude students due to immigration concerns. The bill also establishes a civil cause of action, allowing students or families to sue if denied educational access for these reasons. It directly affects all K-12 students and families in Minnesota public schools, charter schools, and districts.

Maddy summarySF 4018 requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to reimburse clinical trainees (like psychology interns or counseling students) at the same rate paid to independently licensed mental health professionals for identical alcoholism, mental health, and chemical dependency services. This applies to all covered services provided within the trainee's scope of practice under state law. Health plans must pay at least 100% of the rate for these services, ensuring no financial disadvantage for trainees delivering care. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2027, for new or renewed health plans.

Maddy summarySF 3299 requires community pharmacies in Minnesota to receive minimum reimbursement for dispensed prescriptions, directly affecting local pharmacies and the entities that reimburse them (pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations). The bill mandates reimbursement at or above the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) or Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), plus a professional dispensing fee adjusted every two years based on cost surveys to cover inflation and operational expenses. It prohibits below-cost payments, negative adjustments (like transaction fees), and unequal reimbursement rates between community pharmacies and PBM-owned pharmacies. This applies to all prescriptions except those involving federal 340B program drugs, which follow separate federal/state rules.

Maddy summaryHarvey's Law requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install video security cameras in public and shared areas under specific conditions. The law applies to centers that have been involved in maltreatment investigations starting July 1, 2026, and to centers receiving state child care funding beginning July 1, 2027. Facilities must install cameras within six months of receiving a maltreatment investigation memorandum and keep them operational for four years. The bill also establishes that these centers must follow the requirements outlined in the Minnesota Statutes section 142B.68.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the commissioner of health in Minnesota to award grants for peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs and training programs for high school students. It directly affects school districts, charter schools, alternative schools, and nonprofit organizations by providing funding to implement evidence-based initiatives. The grants would support programs where students in grades 9 through 12 serve as peer mentors under adult supervision, helping identify warning signs of mental health crises and referring peers to trusted adults. The legislation also requires training programs to teach students about recognizing suicide risk, active listening skills, and how to connect peers with supportive adults.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's school crisis management policy requirements for all public school districts and charter schools. It adds a specific requirement that crisis plans must address the unique needs of students with disabilities, including mobility restrictions, sensory needs, developmental or physical disabilities, mental health needs, and visual or auditory limitations. The policy must still include five lockdown drills, five fire drills, and one tornado drill, but now must incorporate inclusive planning for students with disabilities. This change directly affects how schools develop and implement their emergency response protocols.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public Minnesota K-12 schools to implement either a statewide anonymous threat reporting system or a locally designed system by July 1, 2028. The system must offer 24/7 anonymous reporting via mobile app and multilingual crisis centers, include evidence-based student violence prevention training, and coordinate with school teams and law enforcement. Schools using their own system must provide crisis center staffing, train school teams, and promote public awareness. Nonpublic schools are exempt, and schools using the state system must annually inform parents about the reporting options. The bill mandates these requirements to address safety concerns through accessible anonymous reporting mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3844) requires nursing homes to maintain automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all resident-occupied buildings, ensure annual staff training on AED use and CPR, and prohibits requiring residents to have a legal guardian or conservator for admission or continued stay. It also modifies rules for assisted living facilities, mandating they provide prospective residents with detailed disclosures about services, facility surveys, complaint history, and complaint resolution data. Additionally, assisted living facilities must track staff response times to resident requests for assistance and maintain 24/7 staffing plans to meet resident needs. These provisions apply to all nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Minnesota, effective August 1, 2026.