HF3233

HF3233 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Risk level III predatory offender name changes made public information.

Related bill: SF3419

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to ensure transparency and public safety by making name changes for risk level III predatory offenders public information. It aims to prevent these offenders from using name changes to avoid the legal obligation of registering as a predatory offender.

Main Provisions

Public Disclosure: The bill mandates that any name change granted to a risk level III predatory offender must be reported to certain authorities for the purpose of public disclosure. This includes the Department of Corrections, the state patrol, and local law enforcement agencies.
Background Check Requirement: Before granting a name change, the court is required to perform a criminal history check. This includes checking both state and national records to determine if the applicant has a criminal history.
Reporting Duties: If the name change is granted, both the court and the individual must report the change to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within ten days. Failure to do so is a gross misdemeanor.
Exemptions: The required criminal history check does not apply to name changes requested due to marriage, marriage dissolution, or specific court orders, except for those involving risk level III offenders.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Prohibition on Name Changes: The bill adds a provision that explicitly prohibits granting a name change if it would relieve the individual from the duty to register as a risk level III predatory offender.
Mandatory Public Notification: It introduces a requirement for notifying the public about name changes of risk level III predatory offenders by reporting to specific agencies.

Relevant Terms

Predatory Offender
Risk Level III
Name Change
Public Information
Criminal History Check
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Gross Misdemeanor

This summary captures the key elements and intent of the bill, while also highlighting important terms and provisions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
April 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

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      "added": [
        "New provisions added for reporting requirements concerning name changes for individuals with a criminal history."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the procedures for handling name changes in Minnesota under section 259.11.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies when and how name changes should be reported to various agencies."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "259.11",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision clarifying that name changes must not relieve an individual from the duty to register as a predatory offender."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation amends the process related to name changes for certain predatory offenders under section 259.13.",
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      ]
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    "citation": "259.13",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires courts to report name changes to relevant law enforcement agencies."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill reinstates the process of reporting name changes for risk level III predatory offenders as per section 244.052.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "244.052",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Names, social security numbers, and addresses to be reported for public disclosure."
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "This bill revises the reporting obligations for name changes of risk level III offenders under section 243.166.",
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    "citation": "243.166",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      ],
      "summary": "Criminal history data referred to in the context of name changes under section 13.87.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures that criminal history data is utilized in determining name change eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.87",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Exceptions to name change procedures for marriage license applications mentioned under section 517.08.",
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    },
    "citation": "517.08",
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  },
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      "summary": "Exceptions to name change procedures for marriage dissolution mentioned under section 518.27.",
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    "citation": "518.27",
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  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Mentioned as part of the exceptions to the new name change provisions under section 259.14.",
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    },
    "citation": "259.14",
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