Rep. Heather Keeler

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for impersonating a police officer in Minnesota. It upgrades the base offense to a felony (up to 2 years in jail or $4,000 fine) and creates a new crime for impersonating while carrying a firearm (up to 10 years in jail or $20,000 fine). The bill also requires anyone pretending to be a law enforcement officer to identify themselves when asked and imposes harsher penalties if they commit other crimes while impersonating an officer (e.g., a misdemeanor becomes a gross misdemeanor). It directly affects individuals who falsely pose as police officers, including those using fake uniforms, vehicle markings, or equipment to mimic law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state Public Utilities Commission from issuing route permits for carbon dioxide pipelines that are longer than 1,000 feet or that cross, go under, or pass through public waters. It directly affects companies seeking to build or operate these pipelines in Minnesota by requiring them to obtain a permit for any project, while simultaneously banning applications for exemptions from standard route selection procedures. The legislation defines a carbon dioxide pipeline as any line transporting the substance in liquid, gaseous, or supercritical states within the state and sets these specific restrictions into law immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals in Minnesota to request changes or additions to the sex indicators on their birth and death records, including options beyond just male or female. For adults and emancipated minors, the state health commissioner must approve these requests if supported by medical documentation, a court order, or a sworn statement of good faith. The legislation also permits parents or guardians to make these changes for minors and requires courts to grant such petitions when there is no intent to defraud. Additionally, the bill mandates that once a birth record is updated, the original document becomes private data that cannot be disclosed without a court order.

Maddy summaryHF 1082 establishes the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account, funded by increased fees/penalties from criminal cases and additional general fund transfers. It appropriates specific funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to provide grants to organizations that received crime victim service grants in 2024. These grants must support direct services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and general crime - including client assistance, housing supports, culturally responsive programming, and prevention efforts like restorative justice. The bill requires services to prioritize underserved communities and reflect Minnesota’s diversity, with up to 10% of funds allowed for grant administration.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces new regulations in Minnesota to restrict the ownership and sale of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, while also banning the sale of binary trigger systems. It expands criminal penalties for possessing dangerous weapons in schools and for negligently storing firearms, and it specifically criminalizes the manufacture and sale of untraceable "ghost guns." Additionally, the legislation strengthens the state's extreme risk protection order system, requires law enforcement to report firearm discharges more comprehensively, and allocates funding to support public awareness campaigns and mental health services.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the state, counties, or municipalities in Minnesota to use eminent domain to take property owned by public utilities or electric cooperatives. It clarifies that while these entities can acquire the physical property, they cannot immediately gain the right to provide electric service during the legal process. The law also specifies that compensation paid to the utility must include the original cost of the property adjusted for depreciation, lost revenue, and other related expenses. This change directly affects government bodies planning infrastructure projects and the utility companies that might have their land taken for those purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "Minnesota Vision of a Learner" to define the knowledge and skills students need to succeed after high school, affecting public schools, charter schools, and the broader education community. It creates a working group that must include diverse stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, business leaders, and tribal representatives to develop this vision through public input. The group is required to submit a report by January 15, 2028, and the resulting vision will be posted on various state department websites, though local districts retain the choice to adopt, adapt, or ignore it. Additionally, the bill updates rules for developing academic standards in core subjects to ensure they are clear, measurable, and organized as coherent learning progressions. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and include funding for the working group members.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how nursing facilities in Breckenridge and Moorhead, Minnesota, calculate rate adjustments to match payments given to similar facilities in neighboring states. It requires these facilities to apply annually for a payment add-on that covers the difference between their current rates and the lowest rates offered to comparable facilities across state lines. The law also sets specific deadlines for submitting applications and allows the commissioner to waive them in extraordinary cases. Finally, the changes apply retroactively starting January 1, 2026, ensuring that eligible facilities receive the adjusted rates for that period and future years.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance plans in Minnesota from covering conversion therapy for minors under 18 and vulnerable adults, effective January 1, 2027. It also requires the commissioner of human rights to take appropriate actions to protect Minnesotans from conversion therapy, including investigating complaints against mental health practitioners who engage in such practices. The legislation defines conversion therapy using existing state law definitions and directs the commissioner to prioritize investigating discriminatory practices related to this issue. Health plans offered, sold, issued, or renewed to Minnesota residents after the effective date must comply with these coverage restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal cause of action allowing individuals who were minors when they underwent conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals for harm caused by those practices. It defines conversion therapy as attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and specifies that psychological harm includes conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. If a lawsuit is successful, the court can award damages, order the professional to stop the practice, and require payment of at least $50,000 to the injured person or their guardian. The law also allows parents or guardians to file suits on behalf of minors or when the affected individual is deceased or unable to participate.