Rep. Peggy Scott

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the process for actively licensed peace officers in Minnesota to purchase firearms. Instead of a standard permit, officers may present their official badge or government identification along with photo ID to prove employment. The law treats this identification as equivalent to the permit typically required for civilian firearm purchases. This policy change applies only to officers currently employed within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to various Minnesota state laws by fixing errors, removing outdated text, and eliminating redundant or conflicting provisions. It directly affects government agencies and individuals subject to the corrected statutes, including those involved in welfare services, cannabis regulation, and ombudsperson oversight. The key mechanism involves amending specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to update references, correct wording, and streamline legal language without changing the underlying policy intent. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of existing laws while maintaining their original purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a felony to force or coerce a pregnant minor under 18 into seeking or obtaining an abortion, defining coercion broadly to include threats, isolation, financial pressure, and exploiting vulnerabilities. It requires hospitals and other facilities to screen and report suspected cases of human trafficking involving minors. Additionally, the law adds wrongful death as a cause of action for deaths resulting from abortions and mandates the creation of specific rules by the state health commissioner.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, ambiguities, unintended results, and technical errors corrected," amends Minnesota Statutes section 268B.185 to clarify rules for repaying overpaid family and medical leave benefits. It specifies that applicants who receive benefits they are not entitled to must promptly return the funds, and if they fail to do so, the total amount owed - including penalties and interest - can be collected using existing state and federal methods. The legislation also establishes that the changes take effect immediately upon final enactment and aligns the bill's effective date with the provisions it corrects.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new criminal penalties for anyone who attempts to bribe or corruptly influence a juror in Minnesota. It directly affects individuals who offer bribes to jurors, jurors who accept them, and anyone using threats or deception to sway a juror's decision. Under the new law, offering or accepting a bribe is a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison or a fine of $20,000, while corruptly influencing a legislator or juror through menace or deception carries a penalty of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. These provisions will become effective on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $25,000 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Supreme Court to hire the National Parents Organization for a study on child custody and parenting time cases. The study will review court files from family law matters involving divorce, custody, parenting time, and paternity to analyze outcomes for children. By December 31, 2026, the organization must submit a report detailing its findings and offering legislative suggestions to improve family outcomes. The funds are designated as a one-time appropriation specifically for this research project.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the SAVE Minnesota Act, which requires voters to present a specific photo identification card to register to vote and to cast their ballots. To obtain this new voter identification card, applicants must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and may receive certain vital records, such as birth certificates, without a fee. The legislation also creates a new voter identification card program, modifies existing driver's license requirements, and sets up a process for handling provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to support the administration of these new election procedures and establishes a children's trust fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of whether they have already paid fines or restitution. It applies to those convicted by a court, those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, and anyone paid to help facilitate such fraudulent activities. The revenue collected from this tax must be used exclusively to provide relief for state income or property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019.

Maddy summaryHF 3459 makes technical clarifications to Minnesota's Common Interest Ownership Act, primarily affecting condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities. The bill clarifies which provisions apply to older communities, provides exemptions for small planned communities (with 2-13 units created before August 2006), sets specific director requirements for certain associations, and clarifies insurance policy standards. It does not create new rights or obligations but updates existing rules to resolve ambiguities in how the law applies to different community types. These changes aim to improve consistency in governing common interest communities under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill prohibits employers from asking, requiring, or forcing employees to have a microchip implanted under their skin. The law defines a microchip as a device containing personal information that can be read by an external scanner, while explicitly excluding medical implants used for health diagnosis or treatment. Employees who feel they were coerced into such implantation can file a lawsuit to seek damages, court orders, and legal fees. The rules apply to all types of employers in the state, including government agencies and municipalities, as well as job applicants.