Rep. Xp Lee

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies in Minnesota to accept an individual taxpayer identification number instead of a Social Security number when processing new coverage applications. The law mandates that insurers must explicitly state on their application forms that they accept these alternative numbers if they ask for identification. This change takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to any insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date. The primary impact is on consumers who may prefer or need to use an individual taxpayer identification number rather than a Social Security number for their insurance records.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the City of Minneapolis to create a public memorial honoring Renée Good and Alex Pretti. The memorial will feature statues, educational exhibits, and a space for community reflection, focusing on their deaths and the broader issues of civil rights and immigration enforcement. The project requires a collaborative planning process involving local residents, civil rights groups, artists, and historians, with oversight provided by a partnership including city officials and state legislators. While the state provides the initial funding, the city is permitted to seek additional private donations and partnerships to cover design, programming, and long-term maintenance costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Legislature to formally request that the U.S. Congress convene a constitutional convention specifically to propose amendments limiting terms for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. The resolution states that Minnesota's application should be grouped with similar requests from other states to collectively reach the two-thirds threshold required to trigger such a convention. It designates the Secretary of State to send copies of this request to federal officials and state legislators across the country to encourage cooperation. The measure aims to reduce the influence of special interests and allow elected officials to focus more on policy rather than reelection by establishing term limits for federal legislators.

Maddy summaryHF 3779 requires all health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover doula services - providing emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum - without any deductibles, co-pays, or cost-sharing for enrollees. It prohibits health plans from imposing referral requirements, utilization reviews, or quantity limits on this coverage. Starting January 1, 2027, the commissioner of commerce will reimburse health plans for the costs of covering doula services, funded by annual state appropriations beginning in 2028. This bill directly affects health plan enrollees, particularly pregnant people seeking doula support, and health insurance companies that must now include this coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 2906 establishes Minnesota's first legal framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) by adults 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. It creates a regulated program where patients must be certified by a licensed healthcare provider, enroll with the state health commissioner, and use psilocybin under supervision from registered facilitators during designated sessions. The bill sets rules for qualifying conditions, limits on cultivators, safety screenings, and requires the commissioner to develop detailed operational rules with input from an advisory committee. It also creates legal protections for participants, establishes fees for registration, and appropriates state funds to support the program. This is strictly a medical program with no recreational use permitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1 million from the state's workforce development fund to the City of Brooklyn Park to support its Small Business Center. The funds are intended to expand workforce training programs, such as Brooklynk and Career Pathways, which primarily serve underrepresented populations. The money is designated as a one-time appropriation available for use until June 30, 2029, and is managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework in Minnesota to create an interstate agreement called the Interstate Fiscal Sovereignty Compact, which would allow member states to hold federal taxes in a state-controlled escrow fund rather than sending them directly to the federal government. The legislation defines key terms such as "member state" and "triggering event," and sets up a process where employers would deposit withheld federal income, Social Security, and unemployment taxes into this new state treasury fund once the compact is officially activated. Currently, no action is required from employers or the state until a governing body issues an order to start the escrow operations, meaning the bill does not immediately change how taxes are collected or paid. By creating a separate escrow fund, the bill aims to give states more control over federal tax revenue, though it requires other states to pass similar laws and join the agreement for the system to function.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the Brooklyn Park City Council as the city's Economic Development Authority. It updates state law to formally define key terms related to a planned biotech innovation district, including what counts as a public infrastructure project. The legislation clarifies that public infrastructure projects can include acquiring land, repairing buildings, and building roads, parking, or recreational facilities to support the district. The changes take effect immediately upon final passage of the bill.

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 summaryThis Minnesota bill creates a $100 million relief program to help small businesses that experienced significant revenue declines between July 2024 and February 2026, which the bill attributes to federal enforcement activity. The program provides grants to operators of indoor retail or food market spaces with at least 25 small tenant businesses, requiring that most funds be used to offer rent forgiveness to existing tenants. To qualify, businesses must be Minnesota-based, have fewer than 50 employees, operate from a physical location, and show at least a 20 percent drop in revenue or sales during the specified period. Grant applications will be processed through a lottery system, with funds usable for payroll, rent, utilities, inventory, and other operational expenses, and the state must report on the program's outcomes by December 2026.