Sen. Bobby Joe Champion

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's youth intervention program grant system by requiring the commissioner to award grants to nonprofit agencies operating community-based programs that provide counseling, mentoring, and support services to youth facing personal, family, or legal challenges. The key changes mandate that grants be limited to $75,000 each and require agencies to secure matching funds from their local communities equal to the grant amount, except for the Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association which receives up to six percent of funding for administrative support and data tracking. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements where the association must submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing grant recipients, geographic locations, demographic data on individuals served, and program outcomes using standardized developmental assets frameworks.

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 authorizes the sale of up to $5.3 million in state bonds to fund the reconstruction of West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, specifically between North Lyndale Avenue and West River Road North. The funds will be provided as a grant to Hennepin County to cover design, construction, engineering, and reconstruction costs for the project. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to issue the bonds in accordance with existing state laws and constitutional requirements. The legislation takes effect the day after it is passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $2 million from the state's general fund to Turning Point Inc., a nonprofit organization, to build and equip a 32-bed residential facility in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The funding covers design, construction, and renovation work including mechanical systems, ADA compliance upgrades, and spaces for bedrooms, a kitchen, recreation, and community areas. The money is designated as a one-time appropriation available until the project finishes or is abandoned, with the facility to be named "Ms. Bea's."

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes how health insurance plans in Minnesota must calculate an enrollee's contribution toward cost-sharing and out-of-pocket maximums. It requires health plans and pharmacy benefit managers to include all amounts paid by or on behalf of enrollees when determining these totals, including for prescription drugs covered under medical benefits. The law also specifies that these calculation rules apply only after enrollees meet their plan deductibles to avoid affecting eligibility for certain federal tax benefits. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027, for health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Minnesota State Patrol to provide security and protective services to the governor, governor-elect, supreme court justices, legislators, and other constitutional officers when credible threats to their safety are identified. It requires the commissioner of public safety to consult with the governor before deploying State Patrol members for protection duties and allows for overtime compensation for those providing security services. The legislation also creates a new Capitol Complex Security Division within the Department of Public Safety, placing it under the supervision of a director who must be a State Patrol member. Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Patrol provide security to state buildings and property as needed after consultation with the governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows victims of domestic violence in Minnesota to ask a court for a specific order that removes them from a shared wireless phone plan with their abuser. The legislation amends existing state laws to add this relief option to the list of protections available in domestic violence restraining orders. By including this provision, the bill aims to help victims reduce contact with their abusers and improve their safety without needing to terminate the entire phone service. The court would issue this order upon request and after a hearing, making it part of the broader set of protections already available to domestic violence victims.

Maddy summarySF 3614 increases the state's annual funding for Minnesota's Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program from $10.3 million to $45.3 million, providing more resources to help families avoid homelessness. The program, operated under Minnesota Statutes § 462A.204, offers financial assistance and support services to families at risk of losing housing. The bill also establishes a base funding level of $10.7 million for fiscal year 2028 and beyond. This appropriation boost will allow the program to expand services and support more families in need.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone who loses or has a firearm stolen to report it to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft. It establishes escalating penalties for violations, ranging from a petty misdemeanor for a first offense to a gross misdemeanor for third or subsequent offenses. The law also includes provisions that protect individuals from prosecution for firearm storage violations when they comply with reporting requirements, and mandates that police chiefs and sheriffs forward reports to the state commissioner of public safety within seven days. To support implementation, the bill appropriates $36,000 in 2027 to fund a reporting system managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The measure would take effect on August 1, 2026.