Rep. Keith Allen

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota credit unions to obtain insurance for member accounts from approved credit union share guaranty corporations in addition to the existing National Credit Union Administration program. It requires credit unions to maintain insurance coverage for share and deposit accounts, mandating that they either dissolve or merge if they fail to secure such protection. The legislation also establishes oversight powers for the commissioner of commerce, including the authority to examine guaranty corporations and assess reasonable examination costs, while prohibiting credit unions from voluntarily switching their insurance coverage without regulatory approval. Additionally, the bill expands the circumstances under which a credit union can be placed under receivership by allowing an approved share insurance provider to serve as receiver alongside the National Credit Union Administration Board.

Maddy summaryHF 3437 modifies Minnesota's rules on residential mortgage loan fees and penalties. It clarifies that these rules apply only to loans made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, not all residential loans. The bill affects both in-state and out-of-state mortgage originators operating in Minnesota. The changes take effect August 1, 2026, applying to loans executed on or after that date. This amendment narrows the scope of existing fee and penalty restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of Trunk Highway 58 in Zumbrota as the "Officer/Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder, Jr. Memorial Highway." It directly affects the public traveling that highway segment by renaming it in honor of a fallen public safety officer. The key provision requires the state transportation commissioner to adopt signage designating the highway and erect appropriate markers, as specified in Minnesota Statutes. This is a symbolic, non-policy change to commemorate an individual.

Maddy summaryHF 3709 allows Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services, meaning they can safely hold customers' cryptocurrency or the keys to access it. The bill requires these institutions to follow strict safety rules - including cybersecurity measures, risk management policies, and asset segregation - to protect customer holdings separately from the institution's own assets. Financial institutions must also notify regulators 60 days before starting these services and comply with existing state and federal laws. This change directly affects banks, credit unions, and cryptocurrency users in Minnesota, enabling regulated custody options without altering how virtual currency is legally treated.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill requires large social media platforms to implement specific protections for children under 18, including restrictions on addictive design features like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, and personalized feeds. The law applies to platforms that earn at least $1 billion in annual advertising revenue and defines "addictive interface features" in detail, such as push notifications and metrics showing likes or follower counts. Parents of children under 15 must receive clear notifications about their child's online activity, and platforms must provide tools for parents to manage their child's account settings. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms and sets up a new chapter in Minnesota statutes to govern these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 3718 amends Minnesota's veterinary medicine statutes by adding and updating key definitions. It creates a new definition for "accredited program of veterinary technology" (requiring AVMA-CVTEA accreditation) and expands "animal" to include fish and reptiles (removing poultry exclusions). The bill also adds definitions for terms like "consulting," "consent," "dispensing," "donor," "emergency stabilization," and "extra-label use" to clarify veterinary practice standards. These changes primarily affect licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary practices by standardizing terminology in the state's regulatory framework. The bill does not impose new practice requirements but refines existing legal definitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's gambling laws by increasing the maximum cash prize for paddle tickets from $70 to $200 and raising the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. It directly affects gambling organizations that sell paddle tickets, which are a type of lottery game. The changes are made to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b, which governs paddlewheel prizes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies prize and ticket limits for paddlewheel gambling in Minnesota. It directly affects organizations that operate paddlewheel games by changing the maximum cash prize to $70 and setting a merchandise prize limit at $200 fair market value. The legislation also increases the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. These changes update Minnesota Statutes 349.211, subdivision 2b to reflect the new gambling regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 1849 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Minnesota's governor and lieutenant governor to two terms each. If approved by voters in 2026, the amendment would change the state constitution to state that no person may be elected more than twice to either office. The amendment requires a statewide vote at the 2026 general election with a specific ballot question asking voters to approve term limits beginning in 2030. This change would affect all future governors and lieutenant governors, but would not apply to terms served before 2030.

Maddy summaryHF 2552 regulates direct shipments of wine from out-of-state wineries to Minnesota residents. It requires these wineries to obtain a license, collect and remit Minnesota sales, use, and excise taxes on shipments, and submit regular reports to the state. The bill creates new tax collection obligations for direct shippers starting July 1, 2025, and specifies that wine shipments to residents under this law are taxable. It amends existing liquor statutes to establish these requirements and reporting mechanisms, directly affecting wineries that ship wine directly to Minnesota consumers.