Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-time $300,000 grant program in fiscal year 2027 to help children in Minnesota's foster care system who are noncitizen immigrants. The funds will support partnerships between social services agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations to help these children obtain legal documentation and permanent immigration status. To receive funding, applicants must show a partnership between a social services agency and a nonprofit with specific expertise in immigration law and experience working with diverse communities. The grant money must be used to screen foster children for legal documentation needs and provide legal assessments and representation to help them attain legal status. The bill also includes data privacy protections that limit how personal information about children receiving services can be shared.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies an existing appropriation to increase funding for Agate Housing and Services, a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis. The legislation allows the organization to use up to $5 million to design, build, and furnish a shelter facility for people experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis. Any remaining funds after the initial project can be used to acquire property and prepare for additional shelter construction in the same city. The change takes effect immediately upon final enactment of the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new team within Minnesota's Department of Human Services to help people starting home and community-based care programs. The team will provide guidance to applicants during their application process and offer support to new program operators during their first year of operation. Staff on the team will have expertise in licensing rules and medical assistance requirements, and they will conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to help license holders comply with laws and regulations. The bill clarifies that this support team does not limit the commissioner's existing authority to take enforcement actions like suspending licenses or issuing fines when serious violations occur.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new support team within Minnesota's Department of Human Services to assist home and community-based services providers. The team will serve as a contact point for providers' questions, develop training materials, gather data on provider challenges, and coordinate various department functions to clarify requirements and support compliance. The commissioner must ensure the team has adequate staff and resources to perform these duties and may recommend changes to improve service delivery and program integrity.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 3655 would ban possession of specific semiautomatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. It defines "semiautomatic military-style assault weapons" to include models like AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar firearms, plus weapons with features like pistol grips, folding stocks, or magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The bill amends existing laws to prohibit owning these items, imposing criminal penalties for violations. It directly affects Minnesota residents who currently possess these banned firearms or magazines. The legislation focuses on restricting specific weapon types and magazine capacities, not broader firearm ownership.

Maddy summarySF 3928 clarifies rules for "shared services" in Minnesota's Community First Services and Supports program, where one personal care assistant provides services to two or three eligible recipients simultaneously in the same setting (like a home or child care program). The bill defines shared services as voluntary arrangements based on recipient compatibility, care needs, and safety, requiring providers to offer recipients the choice between shared or one-on-one care. It mandates specific documentation on time sheets (including shared services details), training for assistants on each recipient, and quarterly monitoring by qualified professionals to ensure safety and appropriateness. This bill directly affects personal care assistants, providers, and recipients who may choose shared services over individual care.

Maddy summarySF 1856 prohibits health insurance utilization review organizations in Minnesota from using artificial intelligence in any part of their review, evaluation, determination, or appeals processes. The bill directly affects health insurers and their utilization review contractors by banning AI tools in decisions about patient care coverage. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62M.02, defining "artificial intelligence" per federal law (15 U.S.C. §9401) and explicitly banning its use in these processes. The law creates a clear policy change requiring human review for insurance coverage decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create policies that prohibit visitors from carrying firearms on campus property. Under the new rules, anyone who brings a firearm onto campus against these policies can be asked to leave, and refusing to comply would result in a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $25 for a first offense. The law also clarifies that firearms carried in violation of these campus policies cannot be confiscated by authorities. Additionally, the bill maintains that employers and institutions cannot ban firearms in parking lots or parking areas, even if they restrict them elsewhere on campus.