SF1773

SF1773 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain violation of law related to misuse of public funds requirement to be reported to law enforcement

Related bill: HF1239

AI Generated Summary

The bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1773, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.456, subdivision 2. It mandates that state employees or officers—particularly those at the University of Minnesota or other entities listed in section 3.971, subdivision 6—must promptly report any evidence of theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds or property to law enforcement. Additionally, reports must also be made in writing to the legislative auditor, unless doing so would impede an ongoing criminal investigation.

This bill strengthens requirements for reporting financial misconduct to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
February 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement to report violations to law enforcement."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the reporting requirements for the misuse of public funds under section 609.456, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on reporting procedure to the legislative auditor."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.456",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the organizations listed under section 3.971, subdivision 6, related to reporting misconduct.",
      "modified": [
        "Refers to existing obligations for reporting discovered violations by certain organizations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.971",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
]