Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded reimbursement program for postsecondary schools that provide certified in-service use-of-force training to peace officers in Minnesota. It appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund to reimburse schools $450 per officer for training that meets specific requirements, including scenario-based exercises with nonlethal ammunition, stress management instruction, de-escalation techniques, and bias training. The training must be free for peace officers and law enforcement agencies, and schools must submit officer details to the Office of Higher Education for reimbursement. The program directly affects certified peace officers and the educational institutions delivering their required training.
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Maddy summarySF 2304, the Minnesota Elections Integrity Act, requires voters to present photo identification to register and to cast a ballot in person. It creates a free voter identification card program (with no fee for those needing it for voting) and mandates ID verification for individuals assisting with absentee ballots or providing help at polling places. The bill also establishes provisional ballots for voters who can't provide ID at the polls and increases criminal penalties for certain election violations. These changes apply to all Minnesota voters participating in elections, with the new ID card system and related provisions effective June 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySF 2516 appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to support medical residency programs at CentraCare's Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital. The funds must cover costs for establishing, operating, and maintaining these residency programs, including administration, curriculum development, resident recruitment, training, and stipends. This bill directly affects CentraCare's hospitals in St. Cloud by providing state funding to expand or sustain their medical training programs. It does not change existing laws but allocates specific state funds for these healthcare workforce development activities.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's fourth-degree assault law to protect healthcare workers more broadly. It adds a new provision (subd. 2b) making it a felony to physically assault and cause demonstrable bodily harm to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in *any* setting - not just hospital emergency departments as currently protected. The law increases penalties for such assaults to a maximum of two years in prison or a $4,000 fine. It applies to all healthcare services provided by these professionals and takes effect August 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the process for child care license holders who voluntarily stop providing services or choose not to renew their license. Under the new provision, license holders no longer need to return their physical license to the commissioner when closing their license. The change directly affects licensed child care providers in Minnesota who decide to exit the business or let their license expire without renewal. This streamlines the administrative process by removing the requirement to physically return the license.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's definition of "endangered" for the missing and endangered persons program. It adds specific circumstances that would trigger this status, including medical needs requiring immediate care, mental impairments (like dementia or Alzheimer's), lack of a history of running away, past threats of violence, and being lost in wilderness areas. Law enforcement agencies would use this broader definition to determine when a missing person case requires urgent search and rescue efforts. The change directly affects how police respond to missing persons reports under existing protocols.
Maddy summarySF 2309 modifies Minnesota's dealer plate rules to formally allow motor vehicle dealers to provide temporary courtesy vehicles to customers at no or minimal cost while their vehicles are being serviced. The bill creates specific requirements for these courtesy vehicles, including clear exterior markings with the dealer's name, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license from the customer, and a lease agreement outlining responsibilities. Crucially, it removes the standard 72-hour usage limit for these vehicles and exempts them from typical title, registration, and sales tax requirements during the courtesy period. This change directly affects dealers offering service-related loaner vehicles and their customers seeking mobility during repairs.
Maddy summarySF 489 removes burial fees for spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans at Minnesota state veterans cemeteries. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 190.19 (relating to Department of Veterans Affairs funding) and 197.236 (regarding burial fees) to prohibit charging these fees. Currently, families paid fees for interment, but this bill eliminates that cost entirely for qualifying spouses and dependents. The change directly affects veterans' families seeking burial in state cemeteries, removing a financial barrier. The bill does not affect burial fees for veterans themselves, as those are already prohibited under existing law.
Maddy summarySF 2313 requires Minnesota cities and towns to approve the installation of J-turns at intersections before they can be built. A J-turn is a specific intersection design where drivers turn right then make a U-turn to continue in the desired direction, rather than turning left directly. The bill amends state transportation laws to mandate this local consent for J-turn installations and clarifies that J-turns do not count as "traffic safety measures" under existing rules. This directly affects municipal governments, giving them authority to approve or deny these intersection modifications on local roads.
Maddy summarySF 2308 appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants for local governments, federally recognized Tribal entities, and state agencies. These grants fund the purchase or upgrade of portable and mobile radios that work with Minnesota’s statewide ARMER emergency communication system. Applicants must contribute at least 5% of the costs from nonstate funds, and each local government may receive only one grant. The Public Safety Department will administer the program, with funds available until June 30, 2028.