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SF2051 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

County attorneys and employees in county attorney offices personal information dissemination restriction provision

Related bill: HF1578

AI Generated Summary

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 480.40, subdivision 1, to expand protections on the public dissemination of personal information regarding judicial officials. Specifically, it includes Minnesota county attorneys and employees within a county attorney’s office under the definition of "judicial official," extending privacy safeguards to them.

The bill restricts the public release of specific personal information, including: 1. Residential addresses of judicial officials and their immediate family. 2. Non-judicial branch-issued phone numbers or email addresses. 3. Names of children of judicial officials. 4. Names of child care facilities or schools attended by children of judicial officials if tied to identifying information.

Additionally, it clarifies that "publicly available information" refers to data lawfully accessible via government records or widely distributed media, unless the individual restricts its audience. The bill also distinguishes law enforcement support organizations from charitable organizations.

Ultimately, this proposal aims to enhance security and privacy protections for county attorneys and their staff by preventing the unauthorized distribution of their personal information.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Minnesota county attorneys and their office employees are included as 'judicial officials' whose personal information is protected."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The act amends the existing definitions under section 480.40, subdivision 1, concerning the protection of personal information regarding county attorneys and employees in these offices.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies and updates definitions related to what constitutes personal information and who is considered a judicial official."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "480.40",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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