Rep. Tom Dippel

Maddy summaryHF 1784 requires government entities (such as state agencies or local municipalities) to pay the legal costs - including attorney fees - of individuals or organizations they sue and lose in court. If a government entity initiates a civil lawsuit against a person and does not win, the bill mandates that the government cover all defense-related expenses incurred by the losing party. This applies to actions filed on or after August 1, 2025, and does not limit other legal remedies available to defendants. The bill aims to discourage government entities from filing meritless lawsuits by making them financially responsible for opposing legal costs.

Maddy summaryHF 3251 eliminates the requirement for a license to sell copper scrap metal in Minnesota. The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.21, subdivision 2c, which previously mandated the license. This change means sellers of copper scrap metal no longer need to obtain or maintain a separate license. The bill directly affects copper scrap metal sellers and scrap metal dealers, who no longer need to verify a copper-specific license for transactions. The repeal removes the existing licensing requirement without introducing new rules for copper sales.

Maddy summaryHF 15, the "Safe Haven In Every Local District (SHIELD) Act," requires all Minnesota public school districts and charter schools to include specific student and staff safety measures in their long-term facility plans by August 2025. The bill creates new grants to fund comprehensive security systems, including features like bullet-resistant doors, emergency alert systems, and staff training, with priority given to schools serving the most students. School districts must apply for these grants through the Minnesota School Safety Center, which will rank applicants and provide lists of approved vendors. The law appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support these security upgrades and plan updates.

Maddy summaryHF 3319 requires employers with 15 or more employees in Minnesota to provide a standardized job accommodation request form to employees who disclose a disability needing accommodation. The form must allow employees to identify their disability-related limitations and suggest potential accommodations. Employers must then initiate an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations, considering factors like cost and feasibility. The commissioner of labor must create and distribute this required form. This bill directly affects Minnesota employers meeting the size threshold and employees with disabilities seeking workplace adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the deployment of Minnesota National Guard members into active duty combat without specific federal authorization. It prohibits sending the Guard into active duty combat unless the U.S. Congress has passed an official declaration of war or taken action under the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 15) to call the Guard to "execute the laws of the union, repel an invasion, or suppress an insurrection." The law directly affects the Minnesota National Guard and its members by requiring the governor to prevent such deployments without these specific federal actions. The bill does not restrict deployments under Title 32 of the U.S. Code for domestic civil support missions within the U.S. or its territories.

Maddy summaryHF 3284 repeals Minnesota's 2017 law implementing REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards. This bill removes state-level rules that previously required Minnesotans to obtain licenses meeting federal identification standards (like those needed for air travel). It directly affects residents who currently hold or apply for noncompliant licenses, as the repeal will eliminate the need to meet federal standards for state-issued IDs. The repeal takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires the state to prepare replacement legislation by February 2026 to update related statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public schools to include overdose prevention education in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It adds specific content about recognizing, preventing, and responding to overdoses to existing health education standards. The mandate applies to all school districts statewide and is integrated into the current curriculum framework under Minnesota Statutes section 120B.215. This change directly affects school curricula and students in those grade levels, without altering funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHF 3288 repeals Minnesota's political contribution refund program, which allowed voters to receive money back for campaign donations. This affects voters who participated in the program by claiming refunds for contributions to candidates or ballot measures. The bill ends the program by removing related statutes (including sections 290.06, subdivision 23) and sets a cutoff: refunds cannot be issued after June 30, 2026, for claims made after April 15, 2026. The bill also makes minor adjustments to other tax refund provisions that referenced the repealed program.

Maddy summaryHF 3285 repeals Minnesota's public campaign finance subsidy program, which previously provided state funds to qualifying candidates and committees. This bill directly affects candidates and political committees that previously received these public funds. It repeals multiple specific statutes (including sections 10A.25, 10A.255, 10A.257, and others) related to the subsidy program and makes necessary conforming changes to campaign finance laws. The bill also transfers any remaining funds from the repealed program to other campaign finance accounts as specified in the legislation.

Maddy summaryHF 1982 eliminates specific deadlines for schools to provide active transportation safety training to students in Minnesota. It repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.935, subdivision 2, which previously required schools to provide training within set timeframes (e.g., by the end of the third week for some students). The bill removes these mandatory timelines, giving schools flexibility in scheduling the training. This directly affects K-12 public and nonpublic schools in Minnesota that previously had to meet these deadlines. The change only modifies existing timing requirements - no new training requirements are added.