HF1567 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Personal information protections provided to public safety officers.
Related bill: SF3081
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota bill proposes extending the same personal information protections that currently apply to judicial officials to peace officers. The bill amends various statutes to classify personal data of peace officers as private information, restricting public access. It also establishes procedures for peace officers and their adult children to file written notifications with government entities to confirm their eligibility for these protections. Additionally, the bill specifies exceptions, stating that certain records like real property filings, tax liens, and other encumbrances related to property are not subject to these privacy protections. Finally, it outlines a five-year expiration period for filed protection notices unless renewed.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"The bill adds new amendments for personal data protections based on the definitions provided in this citation."
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"removed": [
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"summary": "This bill references the definitions in section 626.97, subdivision 1, to clarify the terms 'personal information' and 'public safety officer.'",
"modified": [
"Expands the scope of who can be classified under these definitions for data protection purposes."
]
},
"citation": "626.97",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"New penalties for unauthorized dissemination of personal information."
],
"removed": [
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],
"summary": "Amendments to section 609.5151 regarding dissemination of personal information about public safety officers.",
"modified": [
"Changes in the description of crimes related to personal data dissemination, clarifying penalties and offenses."
]
},
"citation": "609.5151",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"This citation supports elaborating on the types of officers protected under new amendments."
],
"removed": [
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],
"summary": "Refers to section 241.026, subdivision 1 for the definition of 'correctional officer.'",
"modified": [
"Included within a broader amendment about defining relevant public safety terms."
]
},
"citation": "241.026",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"The definition supports new legal protections for family members of public safety officials."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Cites section 518B.01 for definitions related to 'family or household member.'",
"modified": [
"Ensures that amendments apply comprehensively to various individuals connected to public safety officials."
]
},
"citation": "518B.01",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Enhances clarity around which public safety officials are included in new data protections."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "References section 626.84, subdivision 1, to define 'peace officers.'",
"modified": [
"Consistency in definitions across related legislation for uniform application."
]
},
"citation": "626.84",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
}
]