Sen. Melissa Wiklund

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans, Minnesota's medical assistance program, and MinnesotaCare to cover vasectomies as part of contraceptive services. It amends Minnesota Statutes by removing the current exclusion of vasectomies from the definition of "contraceptive service" in section 62Q.522. The change ensures vasectomies must be covered under the same requirements as other contraceptive methods, including medical necessity considerations. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $4,480,000 in bonds to fund capital improvements on Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington. The funds will be used to address safety, accessibility, and stormwater management issues on the road between Aldrich Avenue and 2nd Avenue. The money can be used for property acquisition, sidewalk and curb replacement, bike lanes, ADA-compliant improvements, traffic calming measures, utility upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure. The state commissioner of transportation will distribute the funds as grants to the city of Bloomington and Hennepin County.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections and clarifications to Minnesota's mental health grant programs without changing the overall funding structure. It requires the commissioner to submit a detailed report to legislative committees before implementing any changes to grant funding formulas, ensuring transparency and allowing time for review before new rules take effect. The legislation also updates the list of eligible services under various mental health grant programs, including adjustments to categories for adult and child mental health services, mobile crisis teams, and respite care options. These changes primarily affect state agencies administering mental health grants, local service providers, and communities receiving funding for mental health initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's chiropractic licensing laws by clarifying definitions for terms like "chiropractic," "diagnosis," and "therapeutic services" while establishing new requirements for voluntarily retired licenses. It creates procedures for reinstating retired or terminated licenses, introduces an administrative hold status, and allows third-party observers during independent examinations. The legislation also modifies independent examination requirements and sets specific rules for animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment, which excludes surgery, medication, and traditional veterinary care.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover recommended immunizations without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults. It mandates coverage based on guidelines from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, or the West Coast Health Alliance. The bill also creates the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council to develop vaccine schedules for different age groups and recommend updates to school and college vaccine requirements. It applies to plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's child care and human services laws by updating definitions and requirements for program oversight. It clarifies who counts as a "controlling individual" in licensed programs, including officers, compliance officers, and managerial officials with decision-making authority, while excluding certain financial institutions and small shareholders. The changes also specify that site directors without ownership interests are not considered managerial officials, and require license holders to designate staff responsible for program management and compliance. These provisions aim to improve accountability and oversight of human services programs without altering existing premium payment rules or provider disenrollment processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's MNsure easy enrollment program to improve how the state helps residents access affordable health insurance. It allows the Department of Revenue to share taxpayer return information with MNsure, enabling the agency to identify households that may qualify for financial assistance and send them outreach letters with information about available coverage options. The bill also establishes a special enrollment period for individuals who receive these letters, giving them 65 days to enroll in a health plan without waiting for a standard qualifying event. However, the information provided through this program is not appealable, though enrollment decisions themselves can be appealed. The changes take effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's immunization requirements for schools and childcare facilities by updating definitions and procedures for adjusting vaccination schedules. It requires the state health commissioner to consult with medical organizations, educational leaders, and various stakeholder groups before proposing changes to immunization requirements. The legislation mandates that any schedule modifications must be based on current medical recommendations from recognized health organizations and require public hearings if requested by legislative committee chairs. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing administrative rule related to immunization provisions.

Maddy summarySF 3439 prohibits using "conscientiously held beliefs" as an exemption for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines in Minnesota schools and child care facilities. It removes the current option for parents to exempt children based on personal beliefs for MMR immunizations, requiring instead that parents provide either proof of vaccination or a medical exemption by August 1, 2026. This affects parents of children enrolled in preschools, pre-K programs, and K-12 schools, as well as child care centers and licensed exempt facilities. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 121A.15 to eliminate the existing exemption under subdivision 3(d) for MMR specifically, while preserving medical exemptions under subdivision 3(c). It takes effect on August 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota allocates state and federal child care funding to counties, directly affecting county child care programs and families receiving sliding fee assistance. The key changes establish a new allocation formula that distributes funds quarterly based on past expenditures, current program participation, waiting list sizes, and estimated child care rate increases, with specific adjustments for counties that historically underutilize their allocations. The legislation also requires that any mid-year funding increases be distributed to all counties before recalculating shares according to the new formula, ensuring minimum allocations are maintained. These provisions aim to create a more structured and equitable distribution system for child care subsidies across the state.