Sen. Matt Klein

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Revised Minnesota Unclaimed Property Act to update and streamline how businesses and financial institutions report and turn over unclaimed property to the state. It directly affects merchants, banks, corporations, and other business entities that hold money or assets belonging to people who cannot be located. The bill creates clear definitions for terms like "apparent owner" and "business association," authorizes the commissioner of commerce to create administrative rules, and allocates funding for implementation. It also repeals existing unclaimed property laws to replace them with this new framework, aiming to improve clarity and consistency in how unclaimed property is handled across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits website, app, or software owners from allowing minors (under 18) to access chatbots for recreational use. It requires service providers to verify users' ages before granting access to chatbots. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $5 million for businesses, or $1,000 in damages for affected individuals. The law directly affects companies offering chatbot services to the public, aiming to restrict minors' recreational use of AI conversation tools.

Maddy summarySF 1435 requires Minnesota's commissioner of commerce to study the potential costs, benefits, and impacts of advanced nuclear reactors in the state. The study must examine effects on greenhouse gas goals, electricity rates, grid reliability, environmental impacts, local jobs, economic development, and necessary changes to current state laws. The bill appropriates $150,000 from the general fund for this study, with a report due to legislative energy committees by January 31, 2026. This bill directly affects the commissioner's office and shapes future energy policy decisions, but does not authorize or fund nuclear projects itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to work toward joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and begin applying to join the network by December 1, 2026. The legislation affects the Minnesota Department of Health by requiring it to connect with an international system for tracking and responding to disease outbreaks. This change aims to integrate the state's public health infrastructure with global outbreak monitoring efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prohibit large food retail stores in Minnesota from using surveillance technology to set personalized prices for individual customers. It defines surveillance pricing as customized pricing based on data collected through cameras, sensors, or device tracking, and bans stores from using such data to charge different prices to different shoppers. The law also prevents stores from collecting data on children under 17 and restricts using protected class information like age, race, or gender to determine pricing. Large grocery stores over 10,000 square feet or smaller stores over 85,000 square feet with significant food sales would be directly affected by these restrictions. The bill does not ban traditional loyalty discounts based on purchase history or apply to financial institutions and insurance companies.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals removed from Minnesota due to alleged immigration violations to request help returning to the state if they are released from detention without transportation. The Department of Public Safety would arrange travel for these individuals at taxpayer expense or reimburse them for reasonable return costs. The law also requires the department to create guidelines for processing these requests while accepting any reasonable assistance requests. Funding for these transportation costs would come from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota gas stations to offer E-15 gasoline, which contains 15 percent ethanol, starting in 2028 for new stations and 2030 for existing stations with compatible equipment. Existing stations must sell E-15 from at least one dispenser, while new stations must offer it from at least half of their dispensers. The Department of Agriculture will monitor E-15 supply and prices, and can issue waivers for small businesses with annual sales under $300,000 or for stations with older fuel tanks that would cost more than $100,000 to upgrade. The governor may temporarily adjust these requirements if price differences or unavailability cause economic hardship to retailers.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates January as "Snow Professionals Appreciation Month" in Minnesota. It recognizes snow professionals - including those who clear streets, plow roads, and manage winter weather - who keep communities safe during winter. The bill allows the governor to promote public awareness of this month but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. It focuses solely on honoring these workers' contributions to Minnesota's winter economy and public safety. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as per guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $22.5 million in state bond proceeds to fund the design and construction of realigning County Road 19A and 100th Street South in Cottage Grove, Washington County. The funds will be provided to Washington County through a grant administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The state will issue bonds up to $22.5 million under existing state bond laws to cover this project. The bill becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires lenders to register with the Minnesota commissioner before offering student loans to Minnesota residents, effective January 1, 2025. The registration process requires lenders to submit their name, address, and information about company officers and owners, along with any additional details the commissioner may require. Registrations expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed each year, with the commissioner allowed to set nonrefundable fees for registration and renewal. The bill also gives the commissioner authority to establish registration procedures, potentially using a national licensing system, and to create alternate registration requirements for postsecondary institutions that offer student loans.