Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota laws to clarify how housing cooperatives are organized and operated, directly affecting residents and owners of these communities. It establishes that membership interests in cooperatives count as personal property for tax and legal purposes while ensuring each unit qualifies for homestead exemptions. The legislation also defines key terms like "assessment" to include all charges for operating expenses, taxes, and reserves, and clarifies that cooperatives must carry insurance and maintain their properties. Additionally, the bill updates various sections of the state statutes to provide clearer guidance on member rights, financial responsibilities, and the legal status of cooperative units.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to designate the Quality Learning Center in Hennepin County as a historic place within Minnesota state law. It achieves this by amending an existing statute to add a new section that specifically names and recognizes the facility. The change is administrative in nature, as it updates the legal record to reflect the building's status without altering its operations or ownership.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the governor's ability to appoint individuals to fill vacancies on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. It requires the governor to appoint only candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature does not elect someone to fill the vacancy. The law affects the appointment process for board members and strengthens the role of the legislative committee in selecting candidates. This change ensures that when the legislature cannot fill a vacancy, the governor must choose from a pre-approved list rather than selecting any candidate independently.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits website, app, or software owners from allowing minors (under 18) to access chatbots for recreational use. It requires service providers to verify users' ages before granting access to chatbots. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $5 million for businesses, or $1,000 in damages for affected individuals. The law directly affects companies offering chatbot services to the public, aiming to restrict minors' recreational use of AI conversation tools.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill prohibits employers from requesting, requiring, or coercing employees to have microchips implanted in their bodies for any reason. It applies to all employers in the state, including government entities, and defines a microchip as a subcutaneous device containing a unique identification number or personal information that can be scanned externally, while excluding medical implants used for health diagnosis or treatment. Employees who believe they have been forced into such implantation can file a civil lawsuit seeking injunctive relief, actual and punitive damages, and attorney fees. The legislation clarifies that temporary adhesive devices like bracelets do not count as microchips under this law.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Zywiec Act, prohibits healthcare providers in Minnesota from offering gender-affirming medical treatments like hormone therapy or puberty blockers to minors under 18. It also bans public health funds from being used for such care and restricts counseling that encourages a minor to identify as a gender different from their biological sex. The law allows exceptions for treating medical conditions unrelated to gender identity and for necessary surgical interventions for intersex conditions. Healthcare providers who violate the ban face severe penalties including fines of at least $500,000, license revocation, and up to ten years in prison. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes removing the official state recognition of Cesar Chavez Day from Minnesota law. It directly affects the state's observance calendar by repealing the existing statute that designates March 31 as a day to honor Cesar Chavez and celebrate the Latino community. The legislation would eliminate the legal requirement to observe this day and remove the accompanying text that describes Chavez's contributions to labor rights and community organizing. If passed, the state would no longer officially recognize this date as a designated observance day.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes renaming the Perpich Center for Arts Education to the Perpich Quality Learning Center. It directly affects the governance structure of the center by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 129C.10, subdivision 1. The key provision requires the revisor of statutes to replace the name "Perpich Center for Arts Education" with "Perpich Quality Learning Center" throughout state laws. The bill also specifies that the center's board will consist of 16 members, including an ex officio member from the commissioner of education, with at least one member appointed from each congressional district.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota driver's licenses issued to individuals without lawful immigration status to display their immigration status on the card. The amendment modifies state statutes governing driver's license applications and license design to ensure noncompliant licenses clearly indicate the holder's immigration status while maintaining existing requirements for citizenship verification on enhanced licenses. The legislation affects all applicants seeking driver's licenses or identification cards in Minnesota, with specific provisions for how applications must be processed and what information must appear on issued licenses. The bill does not change residency requirements or the ability to obtain a license, but adds a new disclosure requirement for those whose immigration status does not meet federal standards.