Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota housing laws to clarify how landlords can bill tenants for utilities and rent payments. It allows landlords to issue estimated final utility bills to tenants who are moving out before receiving the actual bill from the utility provider, based on the previous billing period prorated by the days the tenant occupied the unit. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide written receipts for cash rent payments and establishes protections for tenants using digital payment platforms that fail, prohibiting landlords from charging late fees or filing evictions when payment delays are caused by platform outages. These changes aim to create clearer procedures for utility billing at move-out and ensure fair treatment of tenants using digital payment systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits local governments in Minnesota from requiring rental licenses, registrations, or inspections for homesteads occupied by relatives of the property owner. It defines "relative" broadly to include parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins, covering relationships formed by blood or marriage. The legislation allows these relatives to live in the home without facing additional regulatory burdens typically associated with renting out a property, while still maintaining the homestead's tax benefits. Additionally, the bill clarifies that neither the owner nor the relative occupant can claim a specific property tax refund for these relative-occupied homesteads.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that retail establishments in Minnesota must accept cash as a valid form of payment for goods and services. It defines cash as U.S. paper money and coins and applies the requirement to any business open to the general public. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, ensuring that consumers can use physical currency for transactions from that date forward.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the legal obligations of landlords in Minnesota by updating the state statutes governing residential leases. It requires landlords to ensure properties are fit for use, kept in reasonable repair, and maintained in compliance with health and safety laws, while also mandating energy efficiency upgrades that save money over a ten-year period. The legislation specifically sets a minimum indoor temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the heating season for living spaces, excluding areas like garages or porches that are not designed for continuous habitation. Additionally, the bill prohibits landlords and tenants from signing agreements that waive or modify these specific landlord responsibilities.

Maddy summarySF 1750 modifies Minnesota laws governing common interest communities (like homeowners associations). It bans property managers from having financial ties to contractors without written disclosure, prohibits accepting kickbacks from contractors, and stops them from earning fees based on collected fines. The bill also limits automatic contract renewals (requiring 30 days' notice for nonrenewal) and mandates 60 days' notice for termination. These changes directly affect homeowners associations and their property management companies operating under Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Families and Children Act establishes a legal framework in Minnesota to restrict gender transition procedures for minors and strengthen parental rights in education and healthcare. It prohibits the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors, defines biological sex based on genetics and anatomy, and requires parental consent for certain school activities. The bill also creates a new felony offense for grooming minors for sexual exploitation, repeals laws banning non-coercive talk therapy, and restores home-state jurisdiction in child custody disputes.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 1119 prohibits websites, apps, software, or programs from allowing users to access tools that alter images or videos to reveal intimate parts (defined as parts covered under Minnesota law) or create realistic depictions of such parts. The law directly affects platform owners who host these tools, making it illegal for them to enable such access, downloads, or use. Violators face civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, plus potential triple damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for affected individuals. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for how companies in Minnesota can collect and use precise geolocation data from residents. It requires businesses to clearly inform consumers when their exact location is being gathered and explains the specific reasons for doing so. The law limits how long companies can keep this data and strictly prohibits them from selling or sharing it with third parties, with narrow exceptions for security and fraud prevention. These provisions apply to any business that collects location information from individuals acting in a personal capacity rather than in a commercial or employment role.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution to state that a preborn child has a right to life. It defines a preborn child as a living human fetus from fertilization until live birth. The amendment includes specific exceptions to allow medical treatment for the pregnant individual and the removal of nonviable or deceased preborn children. If passed by the legislature, the measure would be placed on the 2026 general election ballot for voters to decide.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax on individuals and organizations convicted of fraud who continue to benefit from those illegal gains. It establishes a penalty of up to 100% of the fraudulent amounts received if no criminal conviction has occurred yet, while also increasing existing penalties for false returns to 50% of the tax involved. To support enforcement, the legislation allows the Department of Revenue to share confidential tax data with the Financial Crimes and Fraud Section to investigate these cases. Additionally, the bill mandates that tax return information be shared with state auditors and the inspector general to facilitate oversight of public funds. These measures are set to take effect for fraud convictions occurring after December 31, 2025.