Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill bans certain toxic chemicals in cosmetics sold in Minnesota starting January 1, 2027. It prohibits intentionally added ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, triclosan, specific dyes, and lead above two parts per million (or five parts per million for colored products or clay masks). The law directly affects cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in Minnesota, with special provisions for small businesses (under 50 employees) to help them reformulate products or transition to safer alternatives. The Pollution Control Agency must also identify additional chemicals of concern by July 2026 and develop rules for future regulations, while providing technical support to small businesses and cosmetology services.

Maddy summarySF 3391 would exempt special event food stands (like temporary vendors at festivals or fairs) from paying Minnesota's $40 annual statewide hospitality fee. Currently, this fee applies to many food establishments, including seasonal food stands, but the bill specifically removes it for temporary event food stands. The change would directly affect event organizers and temporary food vendors who currently pay this fee. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 157.16, subdivision 3a, to exclude "special event food stands" from the fee requirement.

Maddy summarySF 3354 prohibits private equity companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) from acquiring or increasing direct or indirect ownership or operational control over healthcare providers in Minnesota after August 1, 2025. The bill directly affects private equity firms, REITs, and healthcare providers (including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and physician groups) by blocking new investments or control changes in these entities. Key provisions define "operational control" (influencing provider policies or leadership) and "ownership interest" (equity, profits, or real estate ties), with the ban applying to all forms of control. The law creates a moratorium effective August 2025, allowing existing arrangements to continue but preventing new acquisitions or control expansions.

Maddy summarySF 505 modifies the definition of "investor seller" in Minnesota's contracts for deed statutes. This change directly affects how sellers are classified in these agreements, altering the legal framework for property transfers under Minnesota law. The bill amends multiple statutes including sections 272.12 (related to deeds and taxes) and 559.21 (contracts for deed), with specific provisions adding a new subdivision to 559A.01. The exact wording of the revised definition is not detailed in the provided bill text.

Maddy summarySF 545 allocates $4.5 million in state funds to create a new entrepreneur innovation center in Minneapolis' Lake Street Corridor. The center will provide dedicated space for low-income business owners to develop their ventures, including a technology accelerator, wellness incubator with production kitchen, and community meeting areas. The funding covers design, construction, equipment, and furnishings for the facility, with the project to be completed by fiscal year 2026. This is a one-time appropriation for the Neighborhood Development Center as the grant recipient.

Maddy summarySF 1035 amends Minnesota's campus sexual misconduct policies by clarifying key definitions in statute 135A.15. It defines terms like "advisor" (a support person, potentially an attorney, for parties during investigations), "incident" (one report covering all related misconduct), and expands "sexual misconduct" to explicitly include nonconsensual deepfakes, stalking, and intimate partner violence. This bill directly affects Minnesota's public and private colleges/universities that handle sexual misconduct complaints under state law. The changes focus solely on terminology to ensure consistent application of existing procedures, without altering investigation or disciplinary processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $50,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Frisbee Association. The funding is specifically for producing a documentary celebrating 50 years of Frisbee sports in Minnesota. The bill directly affects the Minnesota Frisbee Association as the recipient of the grant and the state's arts and cultural heritage fund as the source of funding. No new laws or regulations are created - this is solely a funding allocation for a documentary project.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's family support and consumer support programs to clarify eligibility and funding rules for individuals with disabilities. It specifies that support grants (capped at $250 monthly or $3,000 yearly) cover services directly tied to a disability that are "over and above normal care costs," such as adaptive swimming lessons for drowning prevention. The bill requires that no other public or private funds cover the same service and prohibits reimbursement for fees already paid through other programs. These changes apply to families and individuals receiving support grants under Minnesota Statutes sections 252.32, 256.476, and 256B.85.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to allow emergency medical services (EMS) overdose data to be shared with the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). Specifically, it permits the state health director to share incident-level location data with ODMAP, which securely tracks and maps near real-time overdose incidents. This enables public health and safety agencies to monitor overdose trends and allocate resources like treatment programs or prevention efforts based on current data. The data remains classified as private under Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act, ensuring individual privacy protections. The bill directly affects EMS providers and state agencies managing overdose response.

Maddy summaryThis bill, SF 2522, modifies Minnesota's assisted living facility regulations to protect residents. It prohibits facilities from requiring guardianship as a condition for admission or continued residence (Section 1). For fee increases exceeding the Consumer Price Index, facilities must submit detailed documentation - including staffing costs, new fees, balance sheets, and regional comparisons - to the commissioner for approval before implementation (Sections 3-4). These changes directly affect assisted living facilities and their residents by adding oversight for significant cost changes and preventing arbitrary contract terminations.