Sen. Doron Clark

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota housing laws to clarify how landlords can bill tenants for utilities and rent payments. It allows landlords to issue estimated final utility bills to tenants who are moving out before receiving the actual bill from the utility provider, based on the previous billing period prorated by the days the tenant occupied the unit. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide written receipts for cash rent payments and establishes protections for tenants using digital payment platforms that fail, prohibiting landlords from charging late fees or filing evictions when payment delays are caused by platform outages. These changes aim to create clearer procedures for utility billing at move-out and ensure fair treatment of tenants using digital payment systems.

Maddy summaryHF 3676 strengthens Minnesota's Safe at Home program, which provides confidential addresses for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill expands eligibility to include emancipated minors, requires court orders for guardianship applications, and clarifies that entities must use the program's confidential address exclusively for mail. It also establishes criminal penalties for knowingly disclosing a participant's real address or violating program confidentiality. This directly affects victims using the Safe at Home program by enhancing their safety protections and legal safeguards.

Maddy summarySF 3958 modifies the annual reporting deadline for Minnesota's disaster assistance contingency fund. The bill changes the requirement from submitting a report by January 15 to January 31 each year, detailing state disaster fund spending from the previous calendar year. This report must be submitted to the chairs and ranking members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees. The change only affects the timing of the report; it does not alter how funds are used or who receives assistance under the disaster fund. The bill focuses solely on adjusting the reporting schedule for state agencies managing disaster relief funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to the Department of Corrections to settle specific legal claims against the government. The money is designated for individuals who suffered injuries or losses while incarcerated in state facilities or while performing correctional work. It authorizes full and final payments under existing statutes for medical services and injuries sustained during these periods. The funds are available for fiscal year 2027 and must be expended by June 30 of that year.

Maddy summaryHF 3067 defines new qualifications for paraprofessionals working in Minnesota public schools, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. It requires paraprofessionals to meet one of three standards: earn two years of college credits or an associate’s degree, score 440+ on the ParaPro assessment, or demonstrate 17 specific competencies. These competencies cover understanding school roles, following teacher instructions, promoting student safety, supporting diverse learners, and maintaining ethical communication. The bill directly affects paraprofessionals employed in Minnesota K-12 schools, aligning their qualifications with federal requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired police officers in Minnesota to return to work without losing their pension or having it reduced. Under the new rules, eligible officers who have at least five years of service and are at least 55 years old can rejoin their department while continuing to receive their full retirement annuity. The legislation also requires these officers to make standard employee contributions during their time back on the job and limits the number of retired officers any single city can rehire. Additionally, the bill ensures that reemployed officers maintain their health insurance coverage and mandates that their contributions be refunded with interest if they leave the position again.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords and tenants in Minnesota to calculate rent for partial months based on the actual number of days a unit is occupied. It specifically mandates that when a lease starts or ends before the month concludes, rent must be prorated using an average daily rate rather than requiring a full month's payment. The law makes these requirements mandatory and unwaivable, meaning any lease clause attempting to bypass this calculation or limit tenant legal remedies is automatically invalid. This change applies to all residential leases entered into on or after the day following the bill's final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's gambling laws by increasing the maximum cash prize for paddle tickets from $70 to $200 and raising the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. It directly affects gambling organizations that sell paddle tickets, which are a type of lottery game. The changes are made to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b, which governs paddlewheel prizes.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows adults or their legal guardians in Minnesota to request changes or additions to sex indicators on birth and death records, including options beyond male or female such as "X." It establishes a streamlined process where requests accompanied by specific documentation, like a medical provider's statement or a court order, are presumed to be made in good faith and must be granted unless proven otherwise. The legislation also requires that once a birth record is updated under these rules, the original record is reclassified as private data to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, the bill authorizes modifications to marriage records and outlines procedures for handling these requests through administrative channels or district court petitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires bail enforcement agents in Minnesota to obtain a license from the Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services before they can work. It mandates that bail bond companies cannot hire or contract with anyone who does not hold a valid license and establishes criminal penalties for violating this rule. The legislation also directs the board to create specific rules for training, conduct, and record-keeping for these agents while explicitly prohibiting them from enforcing civil immigration laws.