SF2242 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Peace officers cooperation with certain investigations requirement provision
Related bill: HF2089
AI Generated Summary
The bill, S.F. No. 2242, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, proposes an amendment to the Peace Officer Standards of Conduct. It mandates that peace officers must cooperate with investigations conducted by an external law enforcement agency related to use-of-force incidents, provided that the officer being required to cooperate is not the subject of the investigation or accused of any wrongdoing. Additionally, the bill grants officers civil and criminal immunity for any statements or admissions made while cooperating in these investigations. The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board is tasked with implementing this change in the standards of conduct.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A requirement for peace officers to cooperate with investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies."
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"removed": [
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],
"summary": "The bill mandates revisions to the peace officer standards of conduct under section 626.843, specifically regarding required cooperation with investigations.",
"modified": [
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},
"citation": "626.843",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1 clause 6"
}
]