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HF1848 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Bail posting data held by law enforcement agencies defined as public, and notices required.

Related bill: SF322

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1848), introduced by Representative Gordon, proposes changes to existing state statutes regarding bail and law enforcement data transparency.

Key Provisions:

  1. Public Disclosure of Bail Information:

    • The bill amends Minnesota Statutes §13.82 to specify that information about the person or entity posting bail or a bond for individuals charged with violent crimes or crimes against persons must be public.

  2. Requiring Notice of Bail Posting:

    • The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies must be notified when bail or a bond is posted for an arrested or detained individual.

  3. Expanded Transparency in Arrest Data:

    • Additional amendments to Minnesota law ensure that various law enforcement data—such as the legal basis for custody, release details, and information about who posts bail—remain public.

These changes aim to increase transparency around the bail process, especially for individuals charged with serious offenses, while ensuring law enforcement agencies are informed when an individual is released on bail.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
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        "Clarification on data exposure when bail or bond is posted."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments relate to the accessibility of law enforcement data regarding arrests.",
      "modified": [
        "Specification of arrested or detained individuals’ data being public."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.82",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Pertains to bail regulations and procedures.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification requiring notice to the custody agency when bail is posted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "629.53",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Amendments regarding arrest warrants and processes.",
      "modified": [
        "Details about procedural updates related to warrants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "629.67",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Legal adjustments concerning bonding and its public records.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to public data requirements related to bond posting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "629.70",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Addresses crimes against persons and related procedures.",
      "modified": [
        "Specific focus on data handling when related to crimes against persons."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "611A.031",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
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      "summary": "Defines terms and conditions related to 'crimes of violence'.",
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        "Specification included in the context of bail posting data."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "629.725",
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  }
]

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