Rep. Sydney Jordan

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota Business Recovery Loan Program to provide financial assistance to businesses that have suffered revenue losses exceeding 30% due to staffing shortages or disruptions caused by increased immigration enforcement activities. The program allocates $100 million in one-time funding, with $18 million designated for zero-interest loans to businesses in greater Minnesota and $82 million for zero-interest loans to businesses in the seven-county metropolitan area through nonprofit lenders. To qualify, businesses must be Minnesota-based, in good standing, and demonstrate that their revenue decline stems from immigration-related events between the bill's enactment and December 1, 2025. Loan amounts vary by business size and location, ranging from $25,000 to $200,000, and funds must be used exclusively for business operations within Minnesota rather than debt repayment or real estate investment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to examine permanent school trust lands located within or near Tribal lands in Minnesota. The group will include representatives from Tribal nations, state agencies, and legislative leaders to study land exchange policies and identify barriers to transferring these lands. The task force must propose recommendations for land management and funding sources and submit a final report to the legislature by February 2027. State funding is appropriated to cover the administrative and technical support needed for the task force's operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $75 million in state bonds to fund capital improvements for bus rapid transit projects in Minnesota. The money will be distributed to the Metropolitan Council, which is responsible for acquiring property, designing routes, and constructing arterial bus rapid transit systems. The council must decide how to allocate these funds based on specific criteria such as project readiness, expected ridership, and alignment with existing transportation plans. Once the bonds are sold, the resulting revenue will be used to pay for construction costs, utility relocation, and the equipping of facilities for these transit projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3454 modifies Minnesota's social work licensing rules to clarify when professionals can use titles like "social worker." It requires county social workers without a social work degree or license to stop using those titles in public by July 1, 2026, unless they were already employed by the county before July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that all social workers using public-facing titles must display their license designation (e.g., LSW, LISW) and prohibits misleading claims about their qualifications. These changes directly affect county agency social workers and ensure title usage aligns with licensing status.

Maddy summaryHF 309 amends Minnesota Statutes §84.523 to tighten mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and Rainy River headwaters. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to determine that proposed mining (for taconite, sand, gravel, or granite) in the Rainy River headwaters would not harm the BWCA before any permits are issued. This modifies existing law by adding this specific assessment step, directly affecting mining operations seeking approval in these areas. The change maintains the general prohibition on mining without legislative approval but adds a new administrative requirement for the commissioner to evaluate environmental impacts. The bill focuses on protecting the BWCA's wilderness character through stricter permitting conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new prenatal and newborn benefit program in Minnesota to provide financial assistance to families with newborns. The program offers a one-time $1,500 prenatal payment and $750 monthly payments for 24 consecutive months to eligible parents or guardians. Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and a legal relationship to a child born on or after January 1, 2028, with no income, asset, or employment requirements. The commissioner of employment and economic development will administer the program and create rules for implementation.

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 creates a state program to ensure all pedestrian crossings in Minnesota comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by December 31, 2035. The Department of Transportation is required to inventory every crosswalk, categorize their compliance status, and maintain a public database tracking these updates. Local road authorities may receive grants to inspect and repair noncompliant crossings, with priority given to smaller communities and lower-income areas. The measure also appropriates funds and authorizes state bonds to finance these accessibility improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission to increase transparency regarding flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that transport detained immigrants. Specifically, it mandates that the airport operator notify the commission whenever U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives or departs with passengers being held in restraints. The legislation also requires the commission to install a live-streaming camera to record these flights and to submit monthly reports detailing the number of detained individuals, including minors, on each trip. These measures are designed to provide the public and state officials with real-time data and regular updates on immigration-related air traffic at the airport.