Sen. Jordan Rasmusson

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes funding for mobile crisis grants to support Minnesota's human services system. The money will be used to help mobile crisis teams buy and renovate vehicles for providing protected transport to individuals in crisis situations. The appropriation is scheduled for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and comes from the state's general fund. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new regulatory framework for short-term rental platforms in Minnesota, requiring them to carry insurance that covers their damage reimbursement guarantees to homeowners. The law defines platforms like Airbnb and VRBO as "providers" and mandates they register with the state Commerce Department, pay an annual fee, and maintain insurance policies that step in if the platform fails to honor its damage protection promises. Key provisions require platforms to clearly disclose that their guarantees are not actual insurance, ensure trained staff handle damage claims fairly, and allow insurers to seek reimbursement from platforms after paying homeowners. The legislation establishes a new chapter in Minnesota statutes specifically governing these rental marketplace guarantees and their associated insurance requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals convicted of a crime of violence from receiving Minnesota's major public assistance programs, including food support, medical assistance, economic assistance, and MinnesotaCare. The legislation directly affects people who have been found guilty of violent offenses as defined by state law, extending eligibility restrictions to similar crimes committed in other states or federal jurisdictions. By adding new subdivisions to existing statutes, the bill removes these individuals from eligibility for benefits while maintaining current rules for other categories of offenders. The changes apply regardless of the person's age or whether they are currently incarcerated, creating a permanent disqualification from these specific public aid programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new wage calculation standards for staff working in family residential services in Minnesota, directly affecting agencies that provide residential support to individuals with disabilities. It creates a detailed framework that sets pay rates based on specific job roles, using percentages of median wages for various occupations like nurses, social workers, and home health aides. The legislation includes special provisions for different staff categories, such as supervisory personnel, registered nurses, and overnight care workers, with some rates scheduled to change in 2026 or 2027 depending on federal approval. These changes aim to standardize how compensation is determined across the state's human services system.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the definition of medical providers for the Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association to include physician assistants, allowing them to submit reports for disability pension applications. It updates state statutes to recognize physician assistants alongside physicians, chiropractors, APRNs, and psychologists as qualified professionals who can evaluate disability claims and provide medical reports. The change applies to both initial disability benefit applications and ongoing reviews to determine if benefits should continue. These provisions take effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase penalties for misconduct by public officers and employees in Minnesota. It directly affects government officials who fail to perform required duties, exceed their authority, unlawfully harm others, or knowingly submit false official documents. The legislation would classify these actions as felonies with potential prison sentences of up to one year for first offenses and up to five years for repeat offenses, along with fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The changes would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to publicly release all unredacted "initial Optum reports" produced by Optum, Inc. under contract with the Department of Human Services. It directly affects the Commissioner's office and the public, mandating full transparency without edits (except for limited redactions requested by Optum to protect proprietary information). The key provision eliminates redactions from these reports, which were previously announced in a February 2026 department news release. This policy change aims to increase public access to the initial reports without withholding non-proprietary content.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the zoning authority of local governments in Minnesota by requiring them to allow specific housing types in certain areas. It directly affects municipalities with populations over 1,000 in the metropolitan area and all municipalities for certain provisions, while excluding smaller towns with fewer than 5,000 residents. The law requires local governments to permit duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses, and multifamily developments in designated zones and apply standardized administrative review processes for these housing requests. Additionally, the bill defines key terms like accessory dwelling units and affordable housing to ensure consistent application of these requirements across different communities.

Maddy summarySF 3604 requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to disclose in their summary of benefits whether funds from a patient assistance program (like drug cost help) were used to cover an enrollee's deductible. This affects health plan companies and their members, as they must add a clear statement to benefit summaries starting January 1, 2026. The bill mandates this transparency to help patients understand how aid impacts their out-of-pocket costs. It applies to all health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date.

Maddy summaryMinnesota bill SF 4071 amends multiple statutes to clarify and strengthen oversight requirements for medical assistance providers. It defines "controlling individual" to include key officers, compliance officers, and managerial officials responsible for program operations, while excluding certain entities like banks or minor shareholders. The bill requires license holders to designate specific staff members to manage program compliance and oversee services, ensuring accountability under existing licensing rules. This directly affects healthcare providers participating in Minnesota's medical assistance programs (like Medicaid), requiring clearer internal accountability structures for high-risk providers. The changes aim to improve program integrity through defined roles and oversight responsibilities.