Sen. Erin Maye Quade

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the commissioner of corrections to explore partnerships with outside groups, such as dental schools and mobile clinics, to enhance dental care in Minnesota's correctional facilities. The commissioner must evaluate these options and submit a report by January 15, 2027, which should include recommendations on specific partnerships, funding, and any additional laws needed to improve services. The legislation also mandates that the state increase access to preventative, restorative, and emergency dental treatments for inmates. Additionally, the bill authorizes the appropriation of funds from the general fiscal year 2027 budget to support these improvements and the required evaluation process.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill requires large social media platforms to implement specific protections for users under 18, including restrictions on addictive features like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, and personalized feeds. The law applies to platforms earning at least $1 billion in annual advertising revenue and defines "children" as individuals aged 15 and younger, while "minors" are under 18. Key provisions prohibit displaying personal metrics such as follower counts or engagement statistics for accounts belonging to children, and limit push notifications designed to encourage continued use. Parents retain the right to review their children's online activity and receive notifications about data collection practices in compliance with existing federal privacy standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the sale of up to $50 million in state bonds to fund a new water treatment facility in Rosemount. The appropriated funds will be given as a grant to the city to cover the costs of designing, building, and equipping the new infrastructure. Once the bonds are sold, the money will be held in a special fund and transferred to the Public Facilities Authority for distribution to the city. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals tax exemptions for preferred seating and amenities at athletic facilities in Minnesota, meaning these items will now be subject to sales tax like other retail purchases. The legislation also removes specific exemptions for season tickets and certain suite licenses, requiring sellers to clearly separate taxable and non-taxable portions of bundled ticket prices if they maintain proper business records. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for safe harbor shelter and housing grants while updating various other definitions related to retail sales, including rules for digital products and motor vehicle repair materials. These changes directly impact event venues, ticket sellers, and consumers who buy premium sports experiences or related goods in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1122) increases annual cost-of-living adjustments for retired public employees in Minnesota. It modifies the Public Employees Police and Fire Retirement Plan and State Patrol Retirement Plan to provide higher postretirement adjustments: for the police/fire plan, adjustments will now be 50% of the federal Social Security COLA (capped at 1.5%) instead of a flat 1%, and for the State Patrol plan, the base adjustment rises from 1% to 1.5% annually. The bill also shortens the waiting period before full adjustments apply - from 36 months to 12 months for most retirees. These changes affect retired police officers, firefighters, and State Patrol members receiving benefits under these specific plans, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3490 establishes minimum salary thresholds for teachers and unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2026. It sets a 2026-2027 teacher compensation threshold of $80,000 for master’s degree holders with experience, $100,000 for those with 10+ years of experience, and $60,000 for others, with annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index. For unlicensed staff, it mandates a $25 hourly wage minimum, also subject to inflation adjustments. The bill includes state aid programs to cover the difference between current salaries and the new thresholds for school districts, requiring districts to pay at least the established minimums for both teachers and unlicensed staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses and individuals from operating prediction markets in Minnesota that allow wagers on outcomes related to sports, politics, people, catastrophes, or death. It makes it a felony to run platforms where participants place bets on these specific future events, with exceptions for private social bets and licensed horse racing. The law also criminalizes advertising these prohibited products during certain times, in media likely to reach minors, near schools, or on public property. Financial institutions and payment processors that continue to process payments for these activities after receiving a cease and desist order from the attorney general would also face felony charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the operation of online sweepstakes games in Minnesota, which are defined as internet-based games that use a dual-currency system allowing players to exchange virtual currency for prizes or cash equivalents while simulating gambling. The law directly affects game operators, payment processors, financial institutions, and other entities that support these games by banning them from conducting or promoting such activities within the state. Key provisions require the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny licenses to anyone knowingly accepting revenue from these prohibited games and to enforce penalties for violations. The bill also establishes clear definitions for terms like "dual-currency" and "online sweepstakes game" to ensure consistent enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a tax exemption that previously allowed large data centers to purchase construction materials and technology equipment without paying sales tax. It directly affects data center operators and the state government by ending a financial benefit that was intended to encourage investment in these facilities. The legislation defines a "qualified large-scale data center" as a facility costing at least $250 million to build or upgrade within a six-year period, and it removes the specific exemption for their enterprise IT equipment from the list of tax-free items. Additionally, the bill reverses a prior decision that reduced special education funding, restoring the full appropriation amount to the state budget. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, meaning businesses purchasing supplies for these centers will need to pay sales tax and may be eligible for refunds if they had previously claimed the exemption.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 1119 prohibits websites, apps, software, or programs from allowing users to access tools that alter images or videos to reveal intimate parts (defined as parts covered under Minnesota law) or create realistic depictions of such parts. The law directly affects platform owners who host these tools, making it illegal for them to enable such access, downloads, or use. Violators face civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, plus potential triple damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for affected individuals. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.