SF763 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public Safety Council elimination provision
Related bill: HF1257
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No. 763 is a legislative proposal focused on public safety in Minnesota. The key points of the bill are:
Elimination of the Public Safety Advisory Council: The bill proposes the repeal of the section of the Minnesota Statutes that established and described the Public Safety Advisory Council. This means the council, which was involved in steering policies and reforms for peace officer standards and community interactions, would no longer exist.
Changes to Reporting Requirements: The bill amends how law enforcement agencies report misconduct. Specifically, it requires chief law enforcement officers to submit detailed annual reports to the board, outlining the investigation and outcomes of cases dealing with alleged misconduct. It also mandates real-time submission of individual peace officer data, ensuring transparency and aiding in the evaluation of training effectiveness and monitoring for patterns of problematic behavior.
Prohibition of Confidentiality Agreements: The bill makes any confidentiality agreements that prevent the disclosure of data on officer misconduct void, ensuring all relevant data can be accessed by the board.
Annual Report by the Board: Finally, the bill stipulates that the board must compile a report from this data and make it publicly available online each year, also providing a copy to key legislative figures overseeing criminal justice policy.
In summary, the bill aims to increase transparency and oversight in the handling of police misconduct cases in Minnesota, while eliminating the council that was previously part of this governance structure.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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