HF1597

HF1597 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Task Force on Establishing a Yellow Alert System established, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2233

AI Generated Summary

This bill establishes the Task Force on Establishing a Yellow Alert System in Minnesota. The purpose of the task force is to design a system that enlists public assistance in locating vehicles involved in hit-and-run accidents. The task force will analyze similar systems in other states, determine the types of hit-and-run incidents that should trigger alerts, develop procedures for law enforcement coordination, and make recommendations for legislation and funding.

The task force will consist of members from various state agencies, law enforcement organizations, transportation experts, and public representatives. It must convene by October 1, 2025, and meet regularly to accomplish its tasks. By January 15, 2026, the task force is required to submit a report to the legislature with recommendations. The task force will expire the day after submitting its report.

The bill also includes an appropriation for fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Public Safety to support the task force’s implementation.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

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

Citations

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        "Incorporates definition for bodily harm related to hit-and-run incidents."
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      "summary": "The bill references definitions related to bodily harm, pulling definitions from section 609.02 subdivision 7.",
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    "subdivision": "subdivision 7"
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    "analysis": {
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    "analysis": {
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        "Addresses obligations for driver conduct after an accident."
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      "summary": "References legal obligations under section 169.09 for drivers remaining at the scene of an accident.",
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    "citation": "169.09",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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        "Detailed mention of hit-and-run accident conditions."
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      "summary": "Incorporates specifics from section 169.09 subdivision 6 regarding hit-and-run incidents.",
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        "Inclusion of substantial bodily harm definition."
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      "summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 609.02 subdivision 7a for substantial bodily harm definitions.",
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    },
    "citation": "609.02",
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        "Ensures open meeting requirements for task force."
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      "summary": "Meetings of the task force are subject to open meeting laws under Chapter 13D.",
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