Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies data handling and procedural rules for Direct Care and Treatment, a Minnesota state agency that manages care for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. It clarifies definitions of medical data and welfare system data to exclude certain Direct Care and Treatment records, establishes a written challenge process for sex offender program data accuracy, and updates procedures for handling claims related to property loss or damage at state institutions. The legislation also aligns employee classifications with Direct Care and Treatment procedures and makes technical corrections to existing state statutes. These changes affect the agency's staff, patients, and the data practices compliance official who oversees information management.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's conditional medical release program to include geriatric release for older incarcerated individuals and family caregiver release for those caring for incapacitated relatives. It establishes specific eligibility criteria, such as age and time served requirements for geriatric release, and mandates medical reviews and supervision conditions for those granted release. The legislation also creates a new category for extraordinary and compelling circumstances, requiring written decisions within 30 days and allowing applicants to seek court review if denied. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to maintain a public database of release requests and submit annual reports on outcomes and cost savings, with all provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new legal framework in Minnesota to create an "Interstate Fiscal Sovereignty Compact," which would allow the state to hold federal taxes in a separate trust fund rather than sending them directly to the federal government. If approved and activated by a compact commission, employers would stop remitting withheld income, Social Security, and unemployment taxes to the IRS and instead deposit those funds into a state-controlled escrow account. The money in this fund must remain in trust and cannot be used for any state expenses, though interest earned on the fund would be deposited back into it. The bill also sets up a process for employers to register and report these deposits, but no action is required until a specific order officially launches the compact.

Maddy summarySF 3971 establishes a regulated program in Minnesota for the therapeutic use of psilocybin by adults aged 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. The bill creates specific roles including registered patients, designated cultivators, and registered facilitators who oversee preparation, administration, and integration sessions. It outlines protections for participants, requires commissioner oversight, sets fees, and establishes an advisory committee, drawing on Minnesota's medical cannabis program model to prioritize patient safety and compassionate access. The program prohibits commercial sales and restricts use to therapeutic settings, not recreational purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota state procurement rules to include small businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, or nonbinary individuals as "targeted group businesses." It requires the commissioner of administration to designate these businesses for state purchasing if there is a statistical disparity in their participation compared to their availability in the state. The law also allows for individual businesses to be included if discrimination based on race, gender, or disability has hindered their ability to serve public agencies. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these designations are administrative decisions rather than formal rules subject to standard rulemaking procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2,300,000 in state bonds to fund the rehabilitation of the Gateway State Trail. The funds will be used by the commissioner of natural resources to construct and equip improvements on trail sections located in the cities of St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale. The legislation directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell the bonds and transfer the proceeds to the natural resources commissioner for these specific trail upgrades. This measure takes effect the day after it is officially enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the St. Paul Art Collective. The funding is intended to sustain and expand community arts infrastructure in the Twin Cities, specifically supporting programs like the St. Paul Art Crawl. The money will be used for staffing, artist fees, venue development, outreach, and marketing to increase public access to the arts and create economic opportunities for working artists. This legislation directly affects the St. Paul Art Collective and aims to strengthen neighborhood identity and civic life across St. Paul and the greater metropolitan region.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new gross receipts tax on lodging facilities and pay television services within Minnesota. It requires businesses that sell rooms or pay TV subscriptions to report and remit taxes on their total sales, with the option to collect the tax directly from customers if it is clearly listed on their receipts. The law includes provisions for calculating taxes on bundled transactions and offers a credit for taxes already paid to other states on the same sales. Additionally, the bill outlines how lodging facilities must file returns and handle refunds, penalties, and interest related to this new tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $350,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to support Youth and AIDS Projects. The money will be given to the University of Minnesota Foundation to create and test nonmedical support services for Black males aged 15 to 34 who are at high risk for HIV. These services include case management and support without medical intervention, and the program must evaluate how well these status-neutral strategies work. The legislation directly affects the commissioner of health and the designated foundation, while targeting a specific demographic group for HIV prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal cause of action allowing individuals who were minors when they underwent conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals for damages. It defines conversion therapy as practices attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity, and specifies that psychological harm includes conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The law permits parents or guardians to file lawsuits on behalf of minors who were injured, or to sue if the individual is deceased or incapacitated. If a plaintiff wins the case, they may receive injunctive relief to stop future violations, civil penalties of at least $50,000, various types of damages, and legal fees. The bill applies only to licensed mental health professionals in Minnesota and does not allow state or local government officials to enforce it.