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SF2966 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition of governmental agency expansion in the emergency and public safety communications chapter of law

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this legislative bill is to enhance public safety communications by expanding the definition of what constitutes a governmental agency in the context of emergency and public safety services in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Expanded Definition: The bill aims to broaden the definition of a "governmental agency" to include not only traditional local government entities but also Tribal agencies. This change ensures Tribal agencies are formally recognized and authorized as part of the network that provides essential services such as firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, and other emergency services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Inclusion of Tribal Agencies: The key change in the existing Minnesota Statutes is the explicit inclusion of Tribal agencies as governmental agencies. Previously, the statute only referred to local government units or special purpose districts that are fully or partially located within the state. This change formally recognizes the role of Tribal agencies in the provision of emergency services.

Relevant Terms

Tribal agency, governmental agency, public safety, emergency services, firefighting, police, ambulance, medical services, Minnesota Statutes 2024, public safety communications.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill expands the definition of governmental agency in the emergency and public safety communications law under section 403.02, subdivision 14.",
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