Sen. Erin Maye Quade

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames the Minnesota Senate Building in St. Paul to honor Kari Dziedzic, a state representative who passed away in 2024. It requires the state to update all official signage and legal references to reflect the new name while ensuring the cost of these changes comes from existing state funds rather than being passed to tenants. The legislation also directs state officials to update the Minnesota Statutes and Rules to include the new building name.

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 modifies how Minnesota handles eligibility renewals for medical assistance, specifically extending timelines for employed individuals with disabilities. It requires agencies to send renewal forms at least 60 days before an eligibility period ends and allows an additional 30 days for those unable to respond due to good cause. The legislation also permits reinstatement of coverage within four months after termination if the required information is submitted, and mandates that termination notices include appeal rights information. These changes aim to reduce gaps in coverage for people who work while receiving disability benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most Minnesota health plans that offer maternity benefits to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment (including medications and procedures consistent with medical guidelines) and standard fertility preservation services (such as egg or sperm freezing before cancer treatment). It defines infertility as the inability to conceive after 6-12 months of trying (depending on age), mandates coverage without cost-sharing exceeding maternity plan limits, and limits embryo retrievals to four while allowing unlimited transfers. Health plans cannot impose extra waiting periods, referral requirements, or service-specific limits beyond those for maternity care. The bill applies to private health plans, MinnesotaCare, and medical assistance programs.

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 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Minnesota's sales tax rate by 0.375% (three-eighths of one percent) starting July 1, 2027, for 25 years (through 2052). The revenue would fund three new housing-specific accounts: a homeownership fund (25% of revenue) for home purchases/rehabilitation, a community stability fund (25%) for emergency aid and services for homeless or at-risk households, and a rental fund (50%) for rental assistance and supportive housing. All funds must supplement, not replace, existing housing programs. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election before implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits any person from placing or operating virtual currency kiosks within Minnesota, directly affecting businesses that currently offer cryptocurrency exchange services through physical kiosks. The legislation repeals existing state laws that previously regulated these kiosks, including definitions for customers and transaction limits, as well as requirements for risk disclosures and transaction procedures. By removing the legal framework that allowed such kiosks to operate, the bill effectively bans the physical presence of cryptocurrency exchange machines in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for student support personnel in Minnesota schools by adjusting the per-student allowance and minimum funding thresholds for independent, special, and charter school districts. It raises the base student support personnel allowance from $30.05 to $48.73 for fiscal year 2026 and establishes a minimum funding floor of $40,000 for most districts, while charter schools receive a $20,000 minimum. The legislation also appropriates specific state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these increased costs and requires districts to reserve aid in fund balances to prevent future reductions.