HF2879 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crimes Advisory Board established, report required, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3290
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crimes Advisory Board in Minnesota. This board will provide guidance to combat organized retail and supply chain theft, with a focus on improving investigations and prosecutions of such crimes.
Main Provisions
- Advisory Board Creation: The bill sets up an advisory board to offer advice on strategies against organized retail theft and supply chain theft.
- Membership: The board will include members from various law enforcement agencies, business associations, and citizen representatives. Key members are from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Minnesota Retailers Association, and other similar entities.
- Duties:
- Develop strategies to identify and prevent organized retail and supply chain theft.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, businesses, and organizations to identify theft trends.
- Explore the impact of the internet and online marketplaces on these crimes.
- Establish links with other federal, state, and local entities working on related issues.
- Statewide Coordinator: A statewide coordinator will be appointed to oversee enforcement activities and coordinate efforts across various jurisdictions.
- Report Requirement: An annual report on the board's progress and recommendations will be submitted to relevant legislative committees.
- Funding: The bill includes provisions for the board to receive funding and contributions, excluding those directed towards specific victims or businesses.
Significant Changes
- The advisory board becomes a permanent fixture and has statewide jurisdiction, allowing it to conduct investigations and arrests anywhere in Minnesota.
- The bill provides that all participating officers retain their current employment status and are subjected to annual performance reviews.
- New funding from the general fund will support the establishment and operations of the advisory board starting from fiscal year 2026.
Relevant Terms
organized retail crime, supply chain theft, advisory board, law enforcement, internet retail crime, statewide coordinator, multijurisdictional authority, public safety.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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