Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain online platforms operating in Minnesota to disclose how their algorithmic systems rank and recommend content to users. It applies to businesses that use automated systems to determine what users see based on personal data, excluding simple search queries or device settings. The legislation mandates design transparency by allowing users to opt out of algorithmic recommendations and choose alternative ways to interact with the platform. Covered platforms must also provide information about how they measure user engagement and long-term value, while the state commissioner of commerce is authorized to create additional rules for implementation. Civil penalties are established for non-compliance with these transparency and user choice requirements.

Maddy summarySF 4060 requires employers at specific Minnesota airports to pay workers a "quality service wage" (QSW) starting July 2026. This applies to workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Wold-Chamberlain Field, and other airports managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, including food service workers for departing flights. The QSW combines the local minimum wage, health/welfare benefits based on federal standards, and local wage rates. Employers must pay at least this QSW, which will adjust annually using federal McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act guidelines. The bill directly affects airport service workers and their employers at designated locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's home and community-based services case management requirements to improve oversight and quality. It directly affects county agencies, private vendors, and individuals receiving waiver services by establishing new rules for how case management services must be delivered and monitored. The legislation requires case managers to provide annual face-to-face visits, mandates culturally responsive contracting processes with competitive proposals every two years, and prohibits new contracts or renewals after July 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill establishes a working group to oversee waiver case management quality and requires case managers to complete at least 20 hours of annual training covering person-centered planning, cultural competency, and other essential skills.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies enrollment requirements for medical assistance providers in Minnesota, specifically targeting high-risk providers and certain home and community-based care services. It updates legal definitions of "controlling individuals" to include officers, compliance officers, and managerial officials who have decision-making authority over programs, while excluding certain financial institutions, government employees, and small shareholders. The changes clarify which individuals must be identified during provider enrollment and establish clearer responsibilities for program management and oversight. These provisions aim to improve transparency and accountability for organizations receiving medical assistance funding without altering existing eligibility criteria for receiving services.

Maddy summarySF 932 would establish the Minnesota Health Plan, a state-run health care program requiring all Minnesota residents to be covered. The plan mandates comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescription drugs, and long-term care, with no co-pays and premiums based on income. It creates new entities including the Minnesota Health Board and Health Fund to manage the plan, and requires providers to accept the plan without restricting care. The bill directly affects all Minnesota residents, including temporary out-of-state residents and border community visitors, while allowing existing retiree benefits to continue.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the legal powers of various entities in Minnesota, including corporations, nonprofits, and other organizations, by clarifying that their authority comes solely from the state. It explicitly removes the power of these entities to engage in election or ballot-issue activities, such as donating money to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures, unless they are specifically registered political funds or committees. The law states that all existing entity powers are revoked and only those necessary for lawful business operations are regranted, while protecting existing contracts and legal obligations entered into before August 1, 2026. Any language in organizational documents that grants political activity powers to non-political entities is declared void under this legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill requires the state health commissioner to prepare and submit a report by January 15, 2027, examining the health effects of lead-containing bullets that remain inside people's bodies. The report must analyze existing scientific research, review current state laws addressing lead exposure from retained bullets, and offer recommendations for reducing public health risks. The document will specifically focus on how retained bullets affect the mental, emotional, and physical development of children and youth. Once completed, the commissioner will send the report to relevant legislative health committee leaders.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota counties, cities, and joint government entities from entering contracts with the federal government to provide detention facilities for people held under federal immigration law. It makes any existing or future agreements for this purpose void, regardless of when they were signed. The law directly affects local governments that currently or potentially provide space for federal immigration detention. It does not impact other types of detention or immigration enforcement activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's rules for using "social work" or "social worker" titles in public settings. It requires county, city, and state agency social workers who use these titles to be licensed under state law, effective July 1, 2026, unless they were hired before July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that licensed social workers must display specific designations (like LSW or LISW) when using their titles professionally. These changes directly affect government social workers in public-facing roles, ensuring title usage aligns with licensing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota cities and towns to temporarily stop landlords from filing eviction cases when tenants cannot pay rent. The measure permits local governments to pass rules blocking eviction filings for up to 90 days during public safety emergencies, natural disasters, or humanitarian situations. These restrictions apply specifically to nonpayment of rent cases and would take effect immediately after the bill is passed. The law does not prevent other types of evictions or address rent amounts owed.