Sen. Heather Gustafson

Maddy summaryHF 3467 allows Minnesota's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to redirect agency resources toward specific veterans' initiatives, including addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention. The bill requires the commissioner to submit an annual report by October 15 to the governor and relevant legislative committees, detailing resources used and the critical issues supported in the previous year. This legislation directly affects veterans by enabling targeted support for urgent needs through state agency resources. It creates a formal mechanism for tracking how funds and resources are allocated to veterans' programs. The bill is currently in its initial legislative stage, having been introduced on February 19, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal process in Minnesota that allows victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault to remove a perpetrator's ownership interest from a contract for deed on residential property. The law enables unmarried victims who share an interest in such contracts to petition a court to extinguish the perpetrator's claim, provided they submit proof of abuse such as a protection order, law enforcement documentation, or a verified statement from a qualified professional like a healthcare provider or domestic abuse advocate. Once the petition is filed, the perpetrator and property seller have 90 days to contest the request, after which a court may issue an order removing the perpetrator's interest from the property agreement. The legislation directly affects victims of abuse who hold shared ownership in contracts for deed and their abusive partners, offering a streamlined path to secure housing without the perpetrator's involvement.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility requirements for noncommercial radio stations to receive state grants in Minnesota and provides a one-time appropriation of $165,000 for fiscal year 2027. The legislation updates staffing requirements from two full-time employees to 1.5 full-time or equivalent part-time staff, adjusts minimum daily broadcasting hours based on the station's year of eligibility, and clarifies that stations with primarily religious or in-school programming do not qualify. The funds will be distributed through the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations to support member stations with resources, software, training, and assistance for consolidating expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes funding for schools in Minnesota to create anonymous systems where students and staff can report threats without revealing their identities. The state will provide grants to school districts, charter schools, and tribal schools, requiring recipients to contribute at least half of the project costs from their own funds. The money can be used to set up, run, and maintain these reporting tools, as well as to pay staff who respond to the threats received. To ensure fair distribution, the program must award grants to schools across all geographic regions, with at least half going to areas outside the major metropolitan area. Additionally, the bill requires annual reports detailing how the grant money was awarded and spent by each school.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Minnesota Entrepreneurship Task Force to evaluate and improve the state's business environment. The group will include the commissioner of employment and economic development, a labor representative, and ten other members selected for their expertise in areas like small business ownership, education, and financing. Appointed by the commissioner, these unpaid members will meet starting in September 2027 to study barriers to starting a business, such as licensing hurdles, access to capital, and childcare availability. The task force must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2028, after which the group will dissolve.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates a specific segment of Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96 as the "Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway" to honor her memory. The law requires the road authority to install and maintain signs for this designation, but only after securing funding from non-governmental sources to cover all associated costs. Additionally, the bill establishes a process allowing the removal of these signs if they require repairs and the necessary funds cannot be obtained from private donors.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility requirements for state grants to noncommercial radio stations in Minnesota and provides a one-time appropriation of $165,000 for fiscal year 2027. The legislation updates the minimum staffing requirement from two full-time employees to 1.5 full-time or equivalent part-time professional staff members and adjusts daily broadcasting hour requirements based on the station's year of eligibility. It also clarifies that stations with Class L1 and LP100 licenses are ineligible, while requiring stations to have community representation on their boards and maintain primarily educational, informational, or cultural programming. The appropriated funds will support the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations in helping member stations consolidate resources and expenses through software, training, and assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all operators of electric-assisted bicycles under age 18 in Minnesota to wear a helmet approved by the public safety commissioner while riding. It directly affects minors aged 15-17 who currently operate e-bikes, adding this safety requirement to existing rules. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.222 to include this helmet mandate, with violators facing a fine (amount unspecified in the bill text). The bill also prohibits anyone under age 15 from operating electric-assisted bicycles.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota state legislators from receiving per diem living expense payments while the legislature is in regular session. It also clarifies that the only compensation legislators can accept includes their salary, insurance contributions, retirement contributions, and specific payments outlined in existing laws. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySF 3871 requires judges to ask during plea hearings whether victims have been notified about the plea agreement and sentencing. It expands victim notification rights by informing victims about eligibility for automatic expungement of their offense and protecting minor victims' identities in court documents. The bill also adds protections against employer retaliation for stalking victims and strengthens confidentiality for victim information in prosecutors' petitions. These changes directly affect victims in criminal cases, courts, and prosecutors handling plea agreements and sentencing.