Dear Neighbors,
I hope you’ve had a wonderful first half of your summer! Now that session has ended, I’ve been out and about in our community enjoying everything Minnesota has to offer.
Here’s a brief update from the Capitol:
Town Hall
Thank you to everyone who came to the District 40 Town Hall, and for the questions you asked. As it was my last town hall as your Representative, I want to extend my gratitude to you for allowing me to represent you for eight years.
New Laws
On July 1st, many new laws from the 2026 legislative session took effect. Some highlights include helping schools establish anonymous threat reporting systems so students and families can safely report concerning behavior, implementing a mandatory social media mental health warning, and more. You can find a list of the new laws and summaries here.
There will also be a new set of laws coming into effect on August 1st, so be sure to visit House Information services to learn about those! A whole host of domestic violence prevention laws will go into effect including: removing firearms from domestic abusers, extending the 72 hour warrantless arrest rule, contract for deed reform to assist victims, improved pre-trial determinations, stronger law enforcement reporting, creating a better response to victims of domestic violence, and funding to save victim services from harmful federal cuts. I worked hard to get these across the finish line, and they will protect victims across the state. If these changes might help you or someone you know, be sure to spread the word. For more information, you can look into organizations like Violence Free Minnesota to learn more about ending violence in Minnesota.
Session Wins and Looking Ahead
While these laws will certainly do a lot of good, I can’t help but think about what we could have passed with a House majority: gun violence prevention, affordability measures, protections against federal overreach, and so much more. In my conversations with you, it’s clear that more must be done to make this economy better for hard working Minnesotans as opposed to the mega corporations and billionaires that Republicans give handouts to.
Last Update for the Year
Lastly, I also wanted to let you know that this will be my final newsletter until November. Mid-July marks our 60-day deadline since the end of the legislative session, when Minnesota law requires unsolicited official communications to stop until after the 2026 election. As a result, this will likely be the last newsletter you receive from my office until later this year.
This is the only notable change - I want to emphasize that my office is available to constituents year-round to assist you with your needs. As always, you can reach me at 651-296-0141 or rep.kelly.moller@house.mn.gov. I look forward to hearing from you.
Stay In Touch
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance. My email is rep.kelly.moller@house.mn.gov and my phone number is 651-296-0141.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Kelly Moller
State Representative