Sen. Mike Holmstrom

Maddy summaryThis bill permits agents to represent landlords that are corporations or limited liability companies in eviction court cases. To exercise this authority, the agent must attach a copy of a power of authority form to the eviction complaint at the time of filing. The provision becomes effective on August 1, 2026, and applies to any eviction actions filed on or after that date. It clarifies that agents may appear in these proceedings despite any other laws or rules that might restrict such representation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires organizations receiving Minnesota legacy funds to add descriptive "alt text" to the legacy logo displayed on their websites to improve accessibility for users with visual impairments. It applies to recipients of money from the parks and trails fund, outdoor heritage fund, and clean water fund, mandating that the logo include text describing the image when a user hovers over it. The legislation amends existing statutes to ensure these digital accessibility standards are met alongside other reporting and accountability requirements for funded projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the definition of gifted and talented students in Minnesota to explicitly include twice-exceptional learners, who possess high abilities alongside learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. It requires school districts to use fair, research-based assessment methods that account for diverse groups, including low-income families, minorities, English learners, and students with disabilities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that districts establish clear procedures for academic acceleration and early school admission, ensuring these opportunities are matched to individual student needs and remain sensitive to underrepresented populations.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the existing ban on conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults in Minnesota, allowing mental health practitioners to offer such services to these groups again. The legislation repeals the specific statutes that previously prohibited mental health professionals from attempting to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity with clients under 18 or those classified as vulnerable adults. While the bill eliminates the prohibition, it retains the legal definition of conversion therapy, which excludes counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and coping strategies without seeking to alter sexual orientation or gender identity.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense for intentionally disrupting worship services at religious establishments in Minnesota. It applies to individuals who enter a clearly marked place of worship with the goal of interrupting a scheduled service and commit a crime there. A first-time violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor, while repeat offenders face felony charges punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is visibly identified by a sign or other clear means. These provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 2277, titled "Minnesota Paid Leave Law repeal," would end the state's existing paid family and medical leave program. It repeals all provisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 268B.001 through 268B.30, which established the paid leave law. The bill directs unspent funds from the family medical leave account to be transferred to the general fund. This repeal would directly affect Minnesota workers eligible for paid leave under the repealed law and employers required to participate in the program. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's obstructing legal process crime to include interfering with federal immigration officers and prohibits local governments from passing rules that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It requires county sheriffs to enter into agreements with federal agencies to assist with immigration enforcement without needing approval from local county boards. Additionally, the law makes it a crime to approach or stay near a peace officer, including federal officers, while they are actively making an arrest or investigating a crime, provided the person received a warning to back away. These changes apply to all municipalities and counties and are set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase penalties for stealing motor vehicles in Minnesota by reclassifying such theft as a more serious offense. Under the new rules, stealing a car would result in a maximum prison sentence of ten years and a fine of up to $20,000, provided the theft occurred on or after August 1, 2025. The legislation also updates sentencing guidelines for other property crimes by adjusting fine limits and imprisonment terms based on the value of stolen goods and specific circumstances like prior convictions. These changes directly affect individuals charged with theft and the courts that determine their sentences.

Maddy summaryThis bill would temporarily waive vehicle registration taxes for anyone purchasing or renewing a car in Minnesota between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027. For new purchases, the tax is removed entirely, while for renewals, the registration is automatically extended by one year without requiring payment or new license plate tabs. The tax waiver does not apply to the additional fees charged specifically for electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids. The law takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota law to clarify that eligible postsecondary institutions, including public colleges and private trade schools, are not required to ask students for faith statements or make admission decisions based on race, creed, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. By removing these specific restrictions from the statute, the legislation ensures that current enrollment options for concurrent enrollment courses remain free of such nondiscrimination mandates. Additionally, the bill provides a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to cover legal fees and expenses awarded to the plaintiff in the Loe v. Jett lawsuit, should the court grant such an award.