Rep. Andy Smith

Maddy summarySF 3891 allows Minnesota grocery stores to donate eggs past their quality assurance date to charitable food programs under specific conditions. The bill modifies existing egg sales rules by permitting donation of eggs that would otherwise lose their grade (after 31 days for Grade AA or 46 days for Grade A), provided they remain in original packaging, were previously graded, stay continuously refrigerated, are distributed within 30 days of the quality date, and carry required labeling (including "Donated Eggs - Not for Resale"). It directly affects retailers (offering an alternative to discarding eggs) and food assistance programs (expanding available donations). The bill does not change egg grading standards or labeling for regular retail sale.

Maddy summarySF 3210 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by public or private entities receiving state funding in Minnesota. The bill requires these organizations to provide reasonable accommodations and ensures people with disabilities cannot be excluded from services or denied benefits due to their disability. It specifically bans the denial of access to service animals in public places like restaurants and hotels, and prohibits charging extra fees for service animals. This law directly affects state-funded organizations and individuals with disabilities across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1606 prohibits websites, apps, software, or programs from allowing users to access, download, or use technology that alters images or videos to reveal private body parts (defined as "nudification"). It directly affects platform operators who host such tools and individuals whose images are altered without consent. The bill creates civil lawsuits for victims, allowing them to seek triple damages, punitive penalties, and attorney fees, while imposing $500,000 civil penalties per violation on violators. It becomes effective August 1, 2025, targeting the unauthorized use of image-altering technology that could harm individuals' privacy.

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 summaryThis bill (HF 3579) amends Minnesota statutes to allow grocery stores and processors to donate eggs past their "quality assurance date" to charitable food programs under specific conditions. It directly affects retailers with eggs nearing expiration and charitable organizations distributing food assistance. Key provisions require donated eggs to remain in original packaging, be previously graded, continuously refrigerated, distributed within 30 days of the quality assurance date, and labeled with a "Donated Eggs - Not for Resale" notice. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes sections 29.21 (defining quality assurance date) and 29.26 (retail egg handling rules) to create this donation pathway while maintaining safety standards.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 1943 prohibits pet shops (physical retail stores selling animals to the public) from selling or transferring ownership of cats and dogs, effective August 1, 2026. The bill allows pet shops to provide space for nonprofit animal shelters, humane societies, or 501(c)(3) rescue groups to offer animals for adoption, but pet shops cannot own the animals or charge fees for this space. It does not affect breeders, direct sales from breeders, or nonprofit adoption organizations themselves. The law aims to shift pet sales toward adoption-focused organizations while maintaining transparency requirements for pet dealers.

Maddy summaryHF 2627 prohibits pet shops (defined as physical retail stores selling animals to the public) from selling, offering to sell, or transferring ownership of cats or dogs. The bill directly affects retail pet shops operating in Minnesota, requiring them to stop selling these animals by August 1, 2026. However, pet shops may still host nonprofit animal rescues or shelters (501(c)(3) organizations) for adoption events, provided the shops don’t own the animals or charge fees for the space. The law does not restrict breeders, shelters, or adoption centers, only retail pet shops selling cats and dogs directly to customers.

Maddy summaryHF 1991 prohibits website, app, or software owners from allowing minors (under 18) to access chatbots for recreational use. It requires these providers to verify a user's age before granting access. Violators face civil penalties: individuals can seek up to $1,000 per violation, while the state attorney general may impose fines up to $5 million for businesses. The law directly affects companies offering chatbot services to the public, aiming to restrict minors' recreational chatbot use through age verification and financial consequences for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryHF 3335 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment, removing the current exception in Minnesota's constitution that allows it for convicted criminals. The amendment would require voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the ballot question asking: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime?" If passed, it would ban forced labor as a penalty for any crime, affecting Minnesota's criminal sentencing laws. This change would eliminate a historical loophole in the state constitution that permits involuntary servitude as punishment for offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new state wealth tax in Minnesota that would apply to individuals and trusts with taxable wealth exceeding $10 million. The tax would be calculated as one percent of the amount above that threshold, based on the total value of all property owned within Minnesota minus any debts owed by the taxpayer. Property values would be determined using the same valuation methods used for federal estate taxes, and the tax would apply to both residents and nonresidents who own property in the state. The legislation would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and would be collected in addition to existing state taxes.