Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten

Maddy summarySF 2769 establishes a Dual Enrollment Task Force to examine Minnesota's current funding system for dual enrollment programs (where high school students take college courses for credit). The task force will analyze how funding formulas impact high schools, public/private colleges, and student access - particularly for rural communities, low-income families, and historically marginalized groups - and identify barriers to equitable participation. It must submit recommendations by May 2026 on adjusting funding, incentivizing program access, and improving student support services like counseling and transportation. The bill appropriates one-time funds for the task force's operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill would ban the use of personal electronic devices like tablets and smartphones by children in Minnesota's publicly funded preschool and kindergarten programs. The restriction applies only when children are at school and does not allow device use without teacher or peer engagement. Schools must still permit device access for students with individualized education plans, family service plans, or 504 plans. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill would legalize the personal use, possession, and transportation of psilocybin for adults aged 21 and older in Minnesota, removing criminal penalties for these activities while prohibiting commercial sale or distribution. It establishes a new Psychedelic Medicine Board to oversee regulations, set possession limits, and create public education and harm reduction programs. The legislation also authorizes rulemaking by the board, provides for civil actions, and includes provisions for criminal penalties related to violations of the new psilocybin rules.

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 establishes a tiered classification system for security services in Minnesota, requiring protective agents and their employees to complete specific training based on the level of risk and duties associated with their job. The legislation creates five security tiers ranging from basic access control to armed high-risk security, with each tier mandating different preassignment training requirements. Lower tiers focus on minimal force use and crowd management, while higher tiers require comprehensive training in weapons use, de-escalation techniques, first aid, and legal standards for detaining individuals. The bill also mandates ongoing continuing education covering topics like mental health, crisis response, and building safety protocols. Security license holders and their employees must follow an implementation plan that accounts for their prior experience when meeting these new training standards.

Maddy summarySF 3842 bans Minnesota state, county, and local government units - including sheriffs' offices - from entering new agreements with federal authorities that allow them to enforce civil immigration law. It also requires all existing agreements of this type to be terminated by the day after the bill becomes law. The bill defines "immigration enforcement agreements" broadly to include contracts, memorandums, or intergovernmental agreements that authorize local entities to enforce federal immigration rules. This directly affects all Minnesota local governments and their agencies that currently have or might seek such federal cooperation arrangements.

Maddy summarySF 3768 requires all health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover doula services - defined as childbirth support provided by a certified doula - without any out-of-pocket costs for enrollees (such as deductibles or co-pays). The bill prohibits health plans from imposing review requirements, referral limits, or quantity restrictions on this coverage. The commissioner of commerce will reimburse insurers for the added costs starting in fiscal year 2028, funded through state appropriations, with the policy taking effect January 1, 2027. This applies to all health plans offered after that date and modifies Medicaid coverage for doula services to align with these requirements.

Maddy summarySF 3851 amends Minnesota law to allow courts to delay eviction notices (writs of recovery) for up to 15 days in most tenant-landlord disputes, giving tenants additional time to respond before being required to vacate. This applies to standard eviction cases not involving safety threats, nuisance behavior, or violations under specific statutes (like section 504B.171). The bill explicitly excludes cases with default judgments and maintains priority for evictions related to immediate safety risks or property damage. It takes effect August 1, 2026, for all pending cases on or after that date. The change extends the previous 7-day stay period to 15 days for qualifying cases.

Maddy summarySF 3660 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to investigate criminal sexual conduct cases and officer-involved deaths involving federal agents, such as those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The bill expands the BCA's existing duty - currently covering local peace officers - to include federal agents by amending definitions and investigation requirements in state law. This change ensures incidents involving federal agents operating in Minnesota are handled by the state's Use of Force Investigations Unit rather than federal or local agencies. The bill does not alter current responsibilities for local law enforcement but explicitly adds federal agents to the scope of BCA investigations.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Minnesota Statutes section 462.357, subdivision 5, which governed zoning changes in certain cities. It removes a specific process requiring property owners within 100 feet to provide written consent before changing zoning from residential to commercial or industrial in first-class cities (like Minneapolis). The repeal eliminates the requirement for written consent from adjacent property owners and simplifies the approval process, allowing city councils to adopt zoning changes with a majority vote instead of the prior two-step procedure. This directly affects zoning amendments in Minnesota's largest cities where this rule previously applied. The change takes effect immediately after enactment.