SF 3432

4th Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 05/20/2026 01:56 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; modifying provisions governing Capitol security; creating
emergency contact information policy for elected officials; modifying attorney
general subpoena authority; modifying clemency provisions; establishing task
forces and a grant program; including security guards in medical personnel assault
crime; modifying penalties for theft from vulnerable adults; modifying child sexual
abuse material policy; prohibiting prediction markets-related activities; providing
for a Department of Natural Resources money transfer; requiring reports; providing
criminal penalties; appropriating money for public safety, corrections, and for
judicial, legislative, and constitutional officer safety and security; repealing 2026
S.F. No. 4760, article 3, section 1, and article 8, sections 1, 2, and 3, if enacted;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 8.16, subdivision 1; 13.6905, by
adding a subdivision; 299D.03, subdivision 1; 299E.01, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4;
299L.03, subdivision 12; 609.52, subdivision 3a; 609.75, subdivision 3; 617.246,
by adding a subdivision; 638.14, subdivision 5; Minnesota Statutes 2025
Supplement, sections 609.2231, subdivision 2; 617.247, by adding a subdivision;
Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 1, sections 2; 4; 5; article 2, section 4; Laws 2025,
chapter 39, article 1, section 2; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article
1, section 4, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 299A; 299E; 609; 617.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

ARTICLE 1

SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. new text begin JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article and are added to or, if shown in parentheses,
are subtracted from the appropriations in Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 1, and Laws 2025,
chapter 39, article 1. The appropriations are from the general fund, or another named fund,
and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose. The figures "2026" and
"2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under them are available for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively. "The first year" is fiscal
year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and
2027.
new text end

			new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end
			new text begin Available for the Year new text end
			new text begin Ending June 30 new text end
				new text begin 2026 new text end		new text begin 2027 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin SUPREME COURT new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 6,062,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Security for Judicial Officials
new text end

new text begin $64,000 the second year is for security for
judicial officials. The base for this
appropriation is $35,000 beginning in fiscal
year 2028.
new text end

new text begin (b) Judicial Security Unit
new text end

new text begin $312,000 the second year is for additional
security personnel.
new text end

new text begin (c) Security Threat Response
new text end

new text begin $1,686,000 the second year is for response to
threats to the security and stability of the
judiciary. The chief justice is authorized to
transfer funds to the court of appeals and the
district courts for this purpose. The base for
this appropriation is $305,000 beginning in
fiscal year 2028.
new text end

new text begin (d) Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative
new text end

new text begin $4,000,000 the second year is for a
competitive grant program for courthouse
safety and security improvements. Grants may
be awarded to governmental entities to fund
courthouse security assessments, equipment,
technology, construction, or training needs.
Grant recipients must provide a 50 percent
nonstate match. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2029.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin COURT OF APPEALS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 60,000 new text end

new text begin Safety and Security
new text end

new text begin $60,000 the second year is to implement safety
and security measures. The base for this
appropriation is $33,000 beginning in fiscal
year 2028.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DISTRICT COURTS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 843,000 new text end

new text begin Safety and Security
new text end

new text begin $843,000 the second year is to implement
safety and security measures. The base for this
appropriation is $467,000 beginning in fiscal
year 2028.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 1, section 2, is amended to read:

Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT

$

54,597,000

$

50,597,000

(a) Contingent Account

$5,000 each year is for a contingent account
for expenses necessary for the normal
operation of the court for which no other
reimbursement is provided.

(b) Justice Partner Access

$4,000,000 the first year is to improve justice
partner access to documents and court
information. This appropriation is available
until June 30, 2029.

(c) Base Adjustment

The general fund base shall be deleted text begin $50,821,000 deleted text end new text begin
$51,636,000 new text end beginning in fiscal year 2028.

Sec. 6.

Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 1, section 4, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. COURT OF APPEALS

$

15,624,000

$

15,624,000

Base Adjustment

The general fund base shall be deleted text begin $15,794,000 deleted text end new text begin
$15,871,000 new text end beginning in fiscal year 2028.

Sec. 7.

Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 1, section 5, is amended to read:

Sec. 5. DISTRICT COURTS

$

396,395,000

$

396,396,000

(a) Forensic Examiner Rate Increase

$2,685,000 each year is to increase the hourly
rate paid to forensic examiners.

(b) Base Adjustment

The general fund base shall be deleted text begin $403,810,000 deleted text end new text begin
$402,918,000 new text end beginning in fiscal year 2028.

Sec. 8.

Laws 2025, chapter 39, article 1, section 2, is amended to read:

Sec. 2. LEGISLATURE

Subdivision 1. Total Appropriation

$

deleted text begin 112,970,000 deleted text end new text begin 115,077,000 new text end

$

deleted text begin 114,534,000 deleted text end new text begin 115,975,000 new text end

The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions. The base for this appropriation
is deleted text begin $112,818,000 deleted text end new text begin $114,568,000 new text end in fiscal year
2028 new text begin and $114,598,000 in fiscal year 2029
new text end and each fiscal year thereafter.

Subd. 2. Senate

deleted text begin 38,238,000 deleted text end new text begin 39,407,000 new text end

deleted text begin 39,690,000 deleted text end new text begin 40,689,000 new text end

new text begin The base for this appropriation is $40,729,000
in fiscal year 2028 and $40,759,000 in fiscal
year 2029 and each fiscal year thereafter.
new text end

Subd. 3. House of Representatives

deleted text begin 42,375,000 deleted text end new text begin 43,313,000 new text end

deleted text begin 41,163,000 deleted text end new text begin 41,605,000 new text end

The base for this appropriation is deleted text begin $39,437,000 deleted text end new text begin
$40,148,000 new text end in fiscal year 2028 new text begin and
$40,148,000 in fiscal year 2029 new text end and each fiscal
year thereafter.

Subd. 4. Legislative Coordinating Commission

32,357,000

33,681,000

The base for this appropriation is $33,691,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.

Legislative Auditor. $12,365,000 the first
year and $12,857,000 the second year are for
the Office of the Legislative Auditor. The base
for this appropriation is $12,867,000 in fiscal
year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Revisor of Statutes. $9,094,000 the first year
and $9,466,000 the second year are for the
Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Legislative Reference Library. $2,278,000
the first year and $2,369,000 the second year
are for the Legislative Reference Library.

Legislative Budget Office. $2,800,000 the
first year and $2,965,000 the second year are
for the Legislative Budget Office.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, is
amended to read:

Subd. 3. State Patrol

(a) Patrolling Highways

147,013,000

148,960,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2026	2027
General	37,000	37,000
H.U.T.D.	92,000	92,000
Trunk Highway	146,884,000	148,831,000

$1,045,000 in each year is from the trunk
highway fund for recruitment and hiring
initiatives. Of the base from the trunk highway
fund, $10,365,000 in each of fiscal years 2028
and 2029 is for this purpose, which includes
funding to conduct an additional annual
trooper academy.

The base from the trunk highway fund is
$158,151,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and
2029.

(b) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

18,861,000

18,861,000

(c) Capitol Security

deleted text begin 19,243,000 deleted text end new text begin 25,119,000 new text end

deleted text begin 19,243,000 deleted text end new text begin 29,142,000 new text end

This appropriation is from the general fund.

new text begin The base for this appropriation is $25,779,000
in fiscal year 2028 and $24,849,000 in fiscal
year 2029.
new text end

new text begin $2,220,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $5,099,000
in fiscal year 2027 are for staffing, overtime,
and equipping costs of additional State Patrol
personnel and associated scanning equipment,
to perform screening of individuals entering
the State Capitol building. The base for this
purpose is $3,510,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
$2,879,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

new text begin $4,700,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for security
enhancements on the Capitol complex,
including but not limited to staffing,
equipment, and operations. The base for this
purpose is $1,560,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
$1,561,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

new text begin $1,736,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for the
legislative services unit under Minnesota
Statutes, section 299E.10. The base for this
purpose is $1,466,000 in fiscal year 2028 and
$1,166,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

new text begin $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for the Security
Services Task Force under article 2, section
11. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

The commissioner must not:

(1) spend any money from the trunk highway
fund for capitol security; or

(2) permanently transfer any state trooper from
the patrolling highways activity to capitol
security.

The commissioner must not transfer any
money appropriated to the commissioner under
this section:

(1) to capitol security; or

(2) from capitol security.

(d) Vehicle Crimes Unit

1,290,000

1,303,000

This appropriation is from the highway user
tax distribution fund to investigate:

(1) registration tax and motor vehicle sales tax
liabilities from individuals and businesses that
currently do not pay all taxes owed; and

(2) illegal or improper activity related to the
sale, transfer, titling, and registration of motor
vehicles.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; LEGISLATURE; LEGISLATIVE SECURITY
SERVICES REIMBURSEMENTS.
new text end

new text begin (a) $1,467,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the senate to
make reimbursements under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10, subdivision 3, paragraph
(g). This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,933,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the house of
representatives to make reimbursements under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10,
subdivision 3, paragraph (g). This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS; SAFETY AND
SECURITY.
new text end

new text begin (a) $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the attorney
general for the safety and security of the attorney general. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (b) $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the secretary
of state for the safety and security of the secretary of state. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (c) $100,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the state auditor
for the safety and security of the state auditor. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin APPROPRIATION; BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION.
new text end

new text begin $1,012,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of public safety for Bureau of Criminal Apprehension staffing and operating costs related
to threat assessment and investigation activities, including in coordination with the legislative
services unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin TRANSFER; DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
new text end

new text begin Upon request from the commissioner of natural resources, the commissioner of
management and budget may transfer up to $1,600,000 in fiscal year 2026 from any
Department of Natural Resources fiscal year 2024 or fiscal year 2025 general fund nongrant
operating appropriations that were carried forward to fiscal year 2026 to the Division of
Enforcement. This transfer may only be used for nonbudgeted public safety costs that
occurred in fiscal year 2026. By September 15, 2026, the commissioner of natural resources
must report the amount and source of the transfer authorized under this section to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction
over environment and natural resources.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

CAPITOL SECURITY POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.6905, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 39. new text end

new text begin Emergency contact information data. new text end

new text begin Data related to emergency contacts
for elected officials are governed by section 299A.96.
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [299A.96] EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ELECTED
OFFICIALS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Elected official" means a state executive officer, member of the legislature, justice
of the supreme court, or member of the state's federal congressional delegation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Submitting contact information to commissioner. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of
subdivision 4 and subject to paragraph (c), an elected official must submit and verify annually
by January 31 to the commissioner the following information in the form prescribed by the
commissioner:
new text end

new text begin (1) primary residential address;
new text end

new text begin (2) any secondary address in the state;
new text end

new text begin (3) work telephone number;
new text end

new text begin (4) home telephone number;
new text end

new text begin (5) email address; and
new text end

new text begin (6) list and contact information of immediate family members.
new text end

new text begin (b) An elected official must notify the commissioner within 30 days after changing any
information under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (c) An elected official may opt out of the requirements under this subdivision by
submitting a notification in writing to the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Data classification. new text end

new text begin All information submitted under subdivision 2 is classified
as private data on individuals under section 13.02, subdivision 12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Using and disclosing information. new text end

new text begin (a) The data under subdivision 2 may only
be accessed by authorized personnel for official public safety purposes in the course of use
or disclosure as provided under this subdivision. The commissioner may use or disclose
data under subdivision 2 only to ensure the safety and security of elected officials or their
immediate family members.
new text end

new text begin (b) Use or disclosure of the data under subdivision 2 is subject to the remedies and
penalties under sections 13.08 and 13.09.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299D.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Members, powers, and duties.

(a) The commissioner is hereby authorized
to employ and designate a chief supervisor, a chief assistant supervisor, and such assistant
supervisors, sergeants and officers as are provided by law, who deleted text begin shall deleted text end comprise the Minnesota
State Patrol.

(b) deleted text begin The deleted text end Members of the Minnesota State Patrol deleted text begin shall deleted text end have the power and authority:

(1) as peace officers to enforce the provisions of the law relating to the protection of
and use of trunk highways;

(2) at all times to direct all traffic on trunk highways in conformance with law, and in
the event of a fire or other emergency, or to expedite traffic or to insure safety, to direct
traffic on other roads as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions of law;

(3) to serve search warrants related to criminal motor vehicle and traffic violations and
arrest warrants, and legal documents anywhere in the state;

(4) to serve orders of the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's duly
authorized agents issued under the provisions of the Driver's License Law, the Safety
Responsibility Act, or relating to authorized brake- and light-testing stations, anywhere in
the state and to take possession of any license, permit, or certificate ordered to be surrendered;

(5) to inspect official brake and light adjusting stations;

(6) to make appearances anywhere within the state for the purpose of conducting traffic
safety educational programs and school bus clinics;

(7) to exercise upon all trunk highways the same powers with respect to the enforcement
of laws relating to crimes, as sheriffs and police officers;

(8) to cooperate, under instructions and rules of the commissioner of public safety, with
all sheriffs and other police officers anywhere in the state, provided that said employees
deleted text begin shall deleted text end have no power or authority in connection with strikes or industrial disputes;

(9) to assist and aid any peace officer whose life or safety is in jeopardy;

(10) as peace officers to provide security and protection new text begin : (i) new text end to the governor, governor
elect, either or both houses of the legislature, and state buildings or property in the manner
and to the extent determined to be necessary after consultation with the governor, or a
designee new text begin ; and (ii) as provided in section 299E.10 new text end . Pursuant to this clause, members of the
State Patrol, acting as peace officers have the same powers with respect to the enforcement
of laws relating to crimes, as sheriffs and police officers have within their respective
jurisdictions;

(11) to inspect school buses anywhere in the state for the purposes of determining
compliance with vehicle equipment, pollution control, and registration requirements;

(12) as peace officers to make arrests for public offenses committed in their presence
anywhere within the state. Persons arrested for violations other than traffic violations deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin
must new text end be referred deleted text begin forthwith deleted text end new text begin immediately new text end to the appropriate local law enforcement agency
for further investigation or disposition; and

(13) to enforce the North American uniform out-of-service criteria and issue
out-of-service orders, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.5.

(c) After consultation with the governor or a designee, the commissioner may require
the State Patrol to provide security and protection to supreme court justices, legislators, and
constitutional officers other than the governor, for a limited period and within the limits of
existing resources, in response to a credible threat on the individual's life or safety.

(d) The state may contract for State Patrol members to render the services described in
this section in excess of their regularly scheduled duty hours and patrol members rendering
such services deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be compensated in such amounts, manner and under such conditions
as the agreement provides.

(e) Employees thus employed and designated deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end subscribe an oath.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin [299E.005] DEFINITIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Scope. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capitol Area. new text end

new text begin "Capitol Area" has the meaning given in section 15B.02.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Commissioner. new text end

new text begin "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299E.01, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Created; director.

A deleted text begin division deleted text end new text begin section new text end in the Department of Public Safety
to be known as deleted text begin the deleted text end Capitol deleted text begin Complex deleted text end Security deleted text begin Division deleted text end new text begin is created within the State Patrol.
Capitol Security new text end is under the supervision and control of the director of Capitol deleted text begin complex deleted text end
security, who must be a member of the State Patrol and to whom are assigned the duties
and responsibilities described in this section. The commissioner new text begin of public safety new text end may place
the director's position in the unclassified service if the position meets the criteria of section
43A.08, subdivision 1a.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299E.01, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Responsibilities.

(a) deleted text begin The division deleted text end new text begin Capitol Security new text end is responsible and must
utilize state employees for new text begin : (1) new text end security and public information services in state-owned
buildings and state leased-to-own buildings in the Capitol Area, as described in section
15B.02 new text begin ; and (2) legislative services as provided under section 299E.10 new text end . deleted text begin It deleted text end new text begin The commissioner new text end
must provide personnel as are required by the circumstances to deleted text begin insure deleted text end new text begin ensure new text end the orderly
conduct of state business and the convenience of the public. Until July 1, 2026, it must
provide emergency assistance and security escorts at any location within the Capitol Area,
as described in section 15B.02, when requested by a state constitutional officer.

(b) As part of deleted text begin the division deleted text end new text begin Capitol Security new text end permanent staff, the director new text begin of Capitol
Security new text end must establish the position of emergency manager that includes, at a minimum,
the following duties:

(1) oversight of the consolidation, development, and maintenance of plans and procedures
that provide continuity of security operations;

(2) the development and implementation of tenant training that addresses threats and
emergency procedures; and

(3) the development and implementation of threat and emergency exercises.

(c) The director must provide a minimum of one state trooper assigned to the Capitol
complex at all times. new text begin The director and any state troopers assigned to the Capitol complex
must have current training in, or recent experience conducting, criminal investigations that
include identifying witnesses and report writing.
new text end

new text begin (d) Subject to available resources, the director must provide for a staffing complement
and reimbursements to meet the requirements under section 299E.10.
new text end

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The director, in consultation with the advisory committee under section 299E.04,
deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end , at least annually, hold a meeting or meetings to discuss, among other issues,
Capitol complex security, emergency planning, public safety, and public access to the
Capitol complex. The meetings must include, at a minimum:

(1) Capitol complex tenants and state employees;

(2) nongovernmental entities, such as lobbyists, vendors, and the media; and

(3) the public and public advocacy groups.

new text begin (f) Notwithstanding arrest referral requirements in section 299D.03, subdivision 1,
paragraph (b), clause (12), Capitol Security is the lead agency responsible for investigating
alleged criminal offenses that occur in state-owned buildings and state leased-to-own
buildings, or on grounds surrounding these buildings, within the Capitol Area. Another law
enforcement agency may assume responsibility for a criminal investigation under this
paragraph if the director and the chief law enforcement officer for the other agency agree,
in writing, to transfer responsibility for the investigation.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299E.01, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Powers and duties transferred.

All powers, duties and responsibilities
heretofore assigned by law to the commissioner of administration relating to the general
function of security in Capitol complex state-owned buildings are hereby transferred to the
commissioner of public safety. The commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shall have deleted text end new text begin has new text end the final
authority regarding public safety and security in the Capitol complex. The commissioner
of administration deleted text begin shall have deleted text end new text begin has new text end the powers, duties, and responsibilities relating to the Capitol
complex of state-owned buildings as provided under chapter 16B.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299E.01, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Capitol complex.

For purposes of this section, the Capitol complex of
state-owned buildings deleted text begin shall be deleted text end new text begin is new text end as defined in chapter 15B, and acts amendatory thereof
and such other state-owned or state-leased buildings and property within the Twin Cities
metropolitan area as the governor from time to time may designate.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [299E.015] CAPITOL COMPLEX SECURITY; REPORTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Public report. new text end

new text begin (a) By January 15 of each year beginning in calendar year
2028, the commissioner must submit a report on the legislative services unit and security
in the Capitol Area to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over state government, public safety, and transportation and to the Advisory
Committee on Capitol Area Security.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) provide sufficient information to support a public conversation on Capitol complex
security while maintaining the integrity of the state's security posture;
new text end

new text begin (2) provide an overview of the activities of Capitol Security and the legislative services
unit;
new text end

new text begin (3) review the performance of the legislative services unit in each of the duties specified
under section 299E.10, subdivisions 3 and 4;
new text end

new text begin (4) provide summary data for the prior year on the number of:
new text end

new text begin (i) threat assessments performed;
new text end

new text begin (ii) credible threats identified, disaggregated by the type and nature of the threat;
new text end

new text begin (iii) personal security and protection instances performed following a request or based
on a threat assessment; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) changes from the preceding year in the amounts under items (i) to (iii);
new text end

new text begin (5) subject to the limitations of paragraph (d), describe how money appropriated for
Capitol complex security was used in the previous year;
new text end

new text begin (6) subject to the limits of paragraph (d), provide a detailed description of security
services costs, disaggregated by type of activity and any reimbursements; and
new text end

new text begin (7) provide any recommendations for relevant efficiency improvements, cost saving
measures, and changes in security practices or state law.
new text end

new text begin (c) The public report may include summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision
19, and may include the executive summary of the report required under subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (d) The report prepared under this subdivision must not contain descriptions of identified
security vulnerabilities; public and controlled access systems and pathways; staffing patterns;
architectural constraints; camera, alarm, and records technology systems; or any other
information of which the disclosure would be likely to jeopardize the security of the Capitol
Area buildings and the individuals who work in and visit those spaces.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Not public report. new text end

new text begin (a) By January 15 of each year, the commissioner of public
safety must report on the legislative services unit and security in the Capitol Area to the
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security, the senate majority leader, the senate minority
leader, the speaker of the house, and the minority leader of the house of representatives or,
if there is no minority leader, the leader of the caucus that is not represented by the speaker
of the house. At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) describe how money appropriated for Capitol complex security was used in the
previous year;
new text end

new text begin (2) provide a detailed description of security services costs, disaggregated by type of
activity and any reimbursements;
new text end

new text begin (3) provide summary data for the legislative services unit in the previous year on the
number of personal security and protection requests made and the number of personal
security and protection instances performed following a request or based on a threat
assessment;
new text end

new text begin (4) provide information on security incidents that occurred in the previous year, including
incident categorization and trends compared to prior years;
new text end

new text begin (5) summarize the status of security staffing, use of technology, training, and other
security procedures;
new text end

new text begin (6) describe any identified security vulnerabilities and propose steps to eliminate or
mitigate those vulnerabilities; and
new text end

new text begin (7) make recommendations for changes in security policy and levels of funding.
new text end

new text begin (b) The report prepared under this subdivision is security information as defined in
section 13.37, subdivision 1, paragraph (a). The report under this subdivision is not subject
to the requirements under section 3.195.
new text end

new text begin (c) Upon request in writing by a recipient of the report under paragraph (a), the
commissioner must provide additional details on security incidents.
new text end

new text begin (d) A member who receives a report prepared under this subdivision or information
under paragraph (c) must not disseminate the report or information to the public. A member
who willfully discloses the report or information in violation of this paragraph is subject to
the penalties under section 13.09.
new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin [299E.10] LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Unit created. new text end

new text begin A legislative services unit is established within Capitol
Security to perform the duties specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Staffing. new text end

new text begin The legislative services unit must be under the supervision and control
of a member of the State Patrol who is a peace officer.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Threat assessment, mitigation, and response. new text end

new text begin (a) The legislative services
unit must (1) identify, assess, and investigate threats to the life or safety of a member of the
legislature, and (2) assist in mitigation of threats that the unit determines are credible. The
credible threat mitigation responsibilities of the unit include but are not limited to
coordination with the State Patrol, local law enforcement, the relevant sergeant-at-arms of
the senate or house of representatives, and other available resources on a security response
to threats, including provision of personal security and protection for the member when
warranted by a threat.
new text end

new text begin (b) Unless there are exigent circumstances or information that indicates otherwise, the
unit must prioritize assessment of threats against members of the legislature in the following
order:
new text end

new text begin (1) threats that involved a request for an emergency services response;
new text end

new text begin (2) threats that are referred for assessment by the speaker of the house, the minority
leader of the house, or the majority or minority leader of the senate;
new text end

new text begin (3) threats that are specifically referred for assessment by any other member of the
legislature; and
new text end

new text begin (4) threats that are identified by the unit, referred by a member of the legislature where
a threat assessment is not requested, and gathered from any other source.
new text end

new text begin (c) For an imminent credible threat, the commissioner must immediately coordinate a
response by available law enforcement resources.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner may consult with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to
determine whether a threat is credible.
new text end

new text begin (e) In response to a request under paragraph (b), clause (2) or (3), the commissioner
must as soon as practicable provide the subject of a threat, and when appropriate and
authorized by law, any referring party, with:
new text end

new text begin (1) an initial estimate on how long the requested threat assessment will take to complete;
new text end

new text begin (2) an explanation of the unit's threat analysis and determination;
new text end

new text begin (3) recommendations for mitigating the threat; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the proposed and intended actions of the unit to implement the recommendations
under clause (3).
new text end

new text begin (f) The commissioner is not required to perform threat mitigation actions identified under
paragraph (e) that are declined by the subject of the threat.
new text end

new text begin (g) The house of representatives and the senate, as appropriate, must reimburse the
Department of Public Safety or a law enforcement agency for the reasonable costs of personal
security and protection incurred under this subdivision. The house of representatives and
the senate may enter into agreements with the commissioner to implement the requirements
under this paragraph and subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Responsibilities. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "security services"
includes but is not limited to security activities; protective activities; identification and
assessment of public safety vulnerabilities, risks, and threats; and emergency response.
new text end

new text begin (b) Subject to available resources, the legislative services unit must:
new text end

new text begin (1) coordinate security services provided to members of the legislature, including but
not limited to activities as a centralized communications and coordination hub and a liaison
between members of the legislature, the sergeants-at-arms of the senate and house of
representatives, the Minnesota Fusion Center, and local law enforcement agencies;
new text end

new text begin (2) develop and maintain a plan on security services provided to members of the
legislature, which must include but is not limited to a threat matrix protocol for members
of the legislature, for statewide use by the state and political subdivisions;
new text end

new text begin (3) develop protocols or procedures for security services communications related to or
conducted with members of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (4) develop protocols or procedures to identify, collate, assess, and respond to a credible
threat to life or safety of a member of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (5) upon request of a member of the legislature, review and provide input on plans by
political subdivisions and local law enforcement agencies for security services provided to
members of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (6) offer to provide security orientation and training for newly elected members of the
legislature within 21 days of taking the oath of office; and
new text end

new text begin (7) perform other activities determined to be necessary and related to the responsibilities
specified in this subdivision, after consultation with the commissioner and the governor.
new text end

new text begin (c) The duties of the legislative services unit do not include individualized personal
protective activities or emergency response outside the Capitol complex, except as provided
under this section or section 299D.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner may provide security and protection under this section in the form
and manner the commissioner deems necessary.
new text end

new text begin (e) The protocols and procedures under paragraph (b) must follow generally accepted
practices for security activities information gathering and evaluation and must safeguard
the due process rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of individuals.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Agreements with local law enforcement; reimbursement. new text end

new text begin (a) The
commissioner may enter into an agreement or similar arrangement with a local law
enforcement agency for assistance by local peace officers to meet the security activities
requirements under this section or section 299D.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin (b) The following are available for reimbursement to a local law enforcement agency
for eligible costs of assistance:
new text end

new text begin (1) an appropriation to the commissioner for the legislative services unit or the State
Patrol, other than from the trunk highway fund or highway user tax distribution fund; and
new text end

new text begin (2) money received under subdivision 3, paragraph (g).
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must establish a reimbursement process that minimizes submission
and implementation burdens. Eligible costs for reimbursement must include but are not
limited to time and overtime of personnel, travel expenses, equipment use, and other
documented direct costs determined by the commissioner as necessary and reasonable.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin SECURITY SERVICES TASK FORCE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Security services" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10,
subdivision 4, paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (d) "Task force" means the Security Services Task Force established in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Security Services Task Force is established to advise and
provide recommendations on security and protective services provided to members of the
legislature.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force is composed of the following members:
new text end

new text begin (1) two members of the senate, with one appointed by the senate majority leader and
one appointed by the senate minority leader;
new text end

new text begin (2) two members of the house of representatives, with one appointed by the leader of
each primary caucus in the house of representatives;
new text end

new text begin (3) the commissioner or a designee;
new text end

new text begin (4) one representative from the Minnesota Fusion Center, appointed by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (5) the chief supervisor of the State Patrol or a designee;
new text end

new text begin (6) the director of Capitol Security or a designee;
new text end

new text begin (7) one representative or an appointee from the supreme court, appointed by the chief
justice of the supreme court;
new text end

new text begin (8) one representative for state constitutional officers, jointly appointed by the attorney
general, secretary of state, and state auditor;
new text end

new text begin (9) one representative from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, appointed by the
president of the association's board of directors;
new text end

new text begin (10) one representative from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, appointed by
the president of the association's board of directors;
new text end

new text begin (11) the sergeants-at-arms of the senate or a designee; and
new text end

new text begin (12) the sergeants-at-arms of the house of representatives or a designee.
new text end

new text begin (b) By August 15, 2026, the appointing authorities under paragraph (a) must make the
appointments and designations.
new text end

new text begin (c) Members of the task force serve at the pleasure of the appropriate appointing authority.
new text end

new text begin (d) At its first meeting, the task force must elect a chair or cochairs from among the task
force members specified in paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3), by a majority vote of those
members present and may elect a vice-chair as necessary.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) By September 15, 2026, the commissioner must convene the first
meeting of the task force.
new text end

new text begin (b) The task force must meet as necessary to accomplish the duties under subdivision
5.
new text end

new text begin (c) The task force is subject to the Open Meeting Law under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
13D, including but not limited to the authority provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
13D.05, subdivision 3, paragraph (d).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force must:
new text end

new text begin (1) review and analyze national best practices on security services for public officials;
new text end

new text begin (2) advise the commissioner on implementation of the legislative services unit under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10, including but not limited to providing input on (i) unit
duties, and (ii) mutual aid and reimbursement processes under Minnesota Statutes, section
299E.10, subdivisions 3 and 5;
new text end

new text begin (3) assist the commissioner in the development of protocols for communication and
coordination of security services for members of the legislature, including but not limited
to providing a recommendation of approval or disapproval of the protocols;
new text end

new text begin (4) analyze effectiveness, deficiencies, costs, data privacy, and potential enhancements
of information technology systems used for security services communications related to
members of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (5) evaluate methods to provide security services to the house of representatives and
senate or a legislative proceeding or event, and to provide individualized personal protective
services for a member of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (6) advise the commissioner in the development of procedures and requirements for
security orientation and training for new members of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (7) evaluate methods to ensure personal data privacy related to personal security needs
of members of the legislature;
new text end

new text begin (8) perform other activities as determined to be necessary and related to the duties
specified in this subdivision; and
new text end

new text begin (9) develop recommendations related to the duties specified in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) The task force may only adopt a finding or recommendation following a vote of at
least four of the task force members specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clauses (1)
to (3).
new text end

new text begin (c) The task force must adopt a finding or recommendation that receives an affirmative
vote from all four of the task force members specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clauses
(1) and (2).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must provide administrative and staff
support for the task force.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon request of the task force, the commissioner and local units of government must
provide information and technical assistance in a timely fashion.
new text end

new text begin (c) Members of the task force serve without compensation under this section. Legislative
members may receive per diem and reimbursement for expenses as provided in the rules of
their respective bodies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By February 1, 2027, the commissioner and the task force must jointly
submit a report on the task force to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over state government, public safety, and transportation and
to the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security. At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) summarize the activities of the task force, including for each of the duties specified
under subdivision 5;
new text end

new text begin (2) identify task force findings and recommendations and any resulting actions by the
commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (3) provide a status update on implementation of the legislative services unit under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10;
new text end

new text begin (4) if available, provide a draft of the plan specified under Minnesota Statutes, section
299E.10, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), clause (2); and
new text end

new text begin (5) make recommendations on any relevant changes in state law, including proposed
legislation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires on June 30, 2027.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin LEGISLATIVE SERVICES UNIT IMPLEMENTATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety must immediately commence implementation of
the legislative services unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10.
new text end

new text begin (b) By December 15, 2027, the commissioner of public safety must submit a report on
the legislative services unit to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over state government, public safety, and transportation and
to the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security. At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) provide a status update on implementation of the legislative services unit under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10;
new text end

new text begin (2) summarize the activities of the legislative services unit for each of the responsibilities
specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10, subdivisions 3 and 4;
new text end

new text begin (3) if available, provide the plan specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 299E.10,
subdivision 4, paragraph (b), clause (2);
new text end

new text begin (4) identify any actions taken by the commissioner in response to recommendations of
the Security Services Task Force under section 11;
new text end

new text begin (5) identify and explain the expenditures for legislative services unit implementation;
and
new text end

new text begin (6) make recommendations on any relevant changes in state law, including proposed
legislation.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 3

PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively.
"The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The biennium"
is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end

			new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end
			new text begin Available for the Year new text end
			new text begin Ending June 30 new text end
				new text begin 2026 new text end		new text begin 2027 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin PUBLIC SAFETY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,314,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Office of Justice Programs new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin 1,314,000 new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Task Force on Improving Responses to
Domestic Violence Crimes
new text end

new text begin $159,000 the second year is for the Task Force
on Improving Responses to Domestic Violence
Crimes. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (b) Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
Prevention for Youth
new text end

new text begin $125,000 the second year is for a grant to a
nonprofit organization selected following a
request for proposals to be used to address
youth trafficking and sexual exploitation in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The grant
recipient must use the money to provide youth
trafficking prevention services to youth,
parents, and the community by working with
youth groups, recovery support groups,
domestic violence support groups, and the
Ramsey County correctional facility to provide
victim-centered and trauma-informed support,
awareness, and education to prevent youth
trafficking, sexual violence, and exploitation
in Minnesota. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (c) Young Adult Reentry Services
new text end

new text begin $125,000 the second year is for a grant to a
nonprofit organization to do the following in
Hennepin County: engage in community
outreach, partnership development, mobile
case management, family reunification,
aftercare, job attainment, follow up, and
housing placement when young adults, up to
age 24, are released from juvenile detention
or prison. The grant recipient must specifically
seek to address the lack of resources for the
large number of young adults reentering the
community post-incarceration or
post-detention. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (d) Minnesota Clearance Grant Program
new text end

new text begin $905,000 the second year is for the Minnesota
clearance grant program. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 13,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Incarceration and Prerelease Services new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin 13,000 new text end

new text begin The base for incarceration and prerelease
services is increased by $48,000 in fiscal year
2028 and $63,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin MINNESOTA VICTIMS OF CRIME ACCOUNT; TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin $12,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 is transferred from the general fund to the Minnesota
victims of crime account in the special revenue fund established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 299A.708. The base for this transfer is $148,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $0 beginning
in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Laws 2025, chapter 35, article 2, section 4, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) BOARD

$

deleted text begin 11,691,000 deleted text end new text begin 12,749,000 new text end

$

deleted text begin 11,739,000 deleted text end new text begin 12,797,000 new text end

(a) Peace Officer Training Reimbursements

$2,949,000 each year is for reimbursements
to local governments for peace officer training
costs.

(b) Philando Castile Memorial Training
Fund

deleted text begin $4,942,000 deleted text end new text begin $6,000,000 new text end each year is to support
and strengthen law enforcement training and
implement best practices. This funding shall
be named the "Philando Castile Memorial
Training Fund." These funds may only be used
to reimburse costs related to training courses
that qualify for reimbursement under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 626.8452 (use of
force), 626.8469 (training in crisis response,
conflict management, and cultural diversity),
and 626.8474 (autism training).

Each sponsor of a training course is required
to include the following in the sponsor's
application for approval submitted to the
board: course goals and objectives; a course
outline including at a minimum a timeline and
teaching hours for all courses; instructor
qualifications; and a plan for learning
assessments of the course and documenting
the assessments to the board during review.
Upon completion of each course, instructors
must submit student evaluations of the
instructor's teaching to the sponsor.

The board shall keep records of the
applications of all approved and denied
courses. All continuing education courses shall
be reviewed after the first year. The board
must set a timetable for recurring review after
the first year. For each review, the sponsor
must submit its learning assessments to the
board to show that the course is teaching the
learning outcomes that were approved by the
board.

A list of licensees who successfully complete
the course shall be maintained by the sponsor
and transmitted to the board following the
presentation of the course and the completed
student evaluations of the instructors.
Evaluations are available to chief law
enforcement officers. The board shall establish
a data retention schedule for the information
collected in this section.

Each year, if funds are available after
reimbursing all eligible requests for courses
approved by the board under this deleted text begin subdivision deleted text end new text begin
paragraph new text end , the board may use the funds to
reimburse law enforcement agencies for other
board-approved law enforcement training
courses. new text begin Any unexpended balance of the
appropriation in the first year does not cancel
but is available in the second year. new text end The base
for this activity is $878,000 beginning in fiscal
year 2028 and thereafter.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 4

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 8.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Authority.

new text begin (a) new text end The attorney general, or any deputy, assistant, or special
assistant attorney general whom the attorney general authorizes in writing, has the authority
in any county of the state to subpoena and require the production of new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end any records of new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (i) new text end telephone companies, cellular phone companies, paging companies, subscribers of
private computer networks including Internet service providers or computer bulletin board
systems deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (ii) new text end electric companies, gas companies, new text begin and new text end water utilities deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (iii) new text end chemical suppliers deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (iv) new text end hotels and motels deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (v) new text end pawn shops deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (vi) new text end airlines, buses, taxis, and other entities engaged in the business of transporting
people deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ; new text end and

new text begin (vii) new text end freight companies, self-service storage facilities, warehousing companies, package
delivery companies, and other entities engaged in the businesses of transport, storage, or
delivery deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, and other documents or
records related to a law enforcement investigation where there is probable cause to believe
a crime has been committed involving a financial crime or fraud, including but not limited
to fraud involving state funded or administered programs or services as defined in section
299C.061, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and insurance fraud in violation of section 609.611.
Nothing in this clause limits the attorney general's authority under section 8.31 or under
other law; new text end and

new text begin (3) new text end records of the existence of safe deposit box account numbers and customer savings
and checking account numbers maintained by financial institutions and safe deposit
companies.

new text begin (b) new text end Subpoenas may only be issued for records that are relevant to an ongoing legitimate
law enforcement investigation.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 638.14, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Applicant appearance; third-party statements.

(a) An applicant for clemency
must appear before the commission either in person or through available forms of
telecommunication.

(b) The victim of an applicant's crime may appear and speak at the meeting or submit a
written statement to the commission. The commission may treat a victim's written statement
as confidential and not disclose the statement to the applicant or the public if there is or has
been an order for protection, harassment restraining order, or other no-contact order
prohibiting the applicant from contacting the victim. new text begin At the request of the victim, the
commission may treat a victim's written statement as confidential and not disclose the
statement to the public.
new text end

(c) A law enforcement agency's representative may provide the agency's position on
whether the commission should recommend clemency by:

(1) appearing and speaking at the meeting; or

(2) submitting a written statement to the commission.

(d) The sentencing judge and the prosecuting attorney, or their successors, may provide
their positions on whether the commission should recommend clemency by:

(1) appearing and speaking at the meeting; or

(2) submitting their statements under section 638.11, subdivision 2.

Sec. 3. new text begin TASK FORCE ON IMPROVING RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRIMES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Task Force on Improving Responses to Domestic
Violence Crimes is established to review law enforcement, prosecutorial, and community
responses to domestic violence crimes and make policy and funding recommendations to
the legislature to improve those responses and increase public safety.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety must invite individuals
with lived domestic violence experience and representatives from city and county prosecuting
agencies, Violence Free Minnesota, Mending the Sacred Hoop, other statewide crime victim
coalitions, organizations that advocate for or provide direct services to victims of domestic
violence, organizations that provide domestic abuse transformation programming, the
Minnesota judicial branch, the Minnesota Board of Public Defense, the Minnesota
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Department of Health, the Department of
Public Safety, the Office of Justice Programs, the Office for Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Relatives, the Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls, local
law enforcement agencies, Tribal governments, and other interested parties to participate
in the task force.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must ensure that the membership of the task force is balanced
among the various representatives, reflects a broad spectrum of viewpoints, reflects the
geographic diversity of the state, and is inclusive of marginalized communities as well as
victim and survivor voices.
new text end

new text begin (c) Members serve at the pleasure of the commissioner of public safety or until the task
force expires. The commissioner may fill vacancies consistent with the qualifications of the
vacating member invited to participate in the task force.
new text end

new text begin (d) Members of the task force serve without compensation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Officers; meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's
designee must convene the first meeting of the task force by September 1, 2026.
new text end

new text begin (b) At the first meeting, the members of the task force must elect a chair and may elect
other officers as the members deem necessary.
new text end

new text begin (c) The task force must meet monthly or as determined by the chair. The task force must
meet frequently enough to accomplish the tasks identified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (d) Meetings of the task force are subject to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force must review current practices related to cases of
domestic violence and recommend policies, training, statutory changes, and funding to make
investigations more effective, support and protect victims, improve prosecutions, and increase
awareness of issues connected to domestic violence throughout the criminal justice system.
new text end

new text begin (b) The task force's first responsibility must be to develop a model policy on the use of
lethality assessments by peace officers and recommend training for peace officers, law
enforcement agencies, and others regarding the use of lethality assessments. The model
policy must require peace officers interviewing a victim of domestic abuse to assess the
potential danger to the victim and recommend specific actions for peace officers to take if
the results of the assessment indicate the victim is in need of immediate protection or services.
The model policy may include a lethality assessment form for use by peace officers.
new text end

new text begin (c) At a minimum, the task force must:
new text end

new text begin (1) review current training related to domestic violence cases that is provided to 911
telecommunicators, peace officers, social workers, prosecuting attorneys, and judges;
new text end

new text begin (2) develop updated training guidelines and establish recommendations for regular review
of those guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (3) review current practices for interviewing victims of domestic violence, children who
are victims or witnesses of domestic violence, and other witnesses;
new text end

new text begin (4) make recommendations for improved interviewing practices, including policies for
following up on interviews and providing protection and support for witnesses;
new text end

new text begin (5) identify barriers victims of domestic violence encounter when reporting incidents
of domestic violence, participating in an investigation or prosecution, and accessing services;
new text end

new text begin (6) recommend standard policies and practices to reduce the barriers victims of domestic
violence encounter;
new text end

new text begin (7) identify crimes that frequently occur in conjunction with incidents of domestic
violence, such as property damage and theft, and make recommendations regarding
investigating, documenting, and prosecuting those offenses;
new text end

new text begin (8) identify conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, that frequently result from
repeated incidents of domestic violence and recommend policies and procedures for working
with victims and witnesses who may be suffering from those conditions;
new text end

new text begin (9) make recommendations for public awareness campaigns to improve the ability of
the general public to identify signs of domestic violence and properly report observations;
new text end

new text begin (10) review practices in Minnesota and other jurisdictions regarding the use of specialty
courts or dedicated calendars to address cases involving domestic violence and family law
to determine if dedicated courts improve outcomes for victims, reduce recidivism, increase
consistency, or have any other benefits;
new text end

new text begin (11) review current practices related to the involvement of victim advocates;
new text end

new text begin (12) make recommendations for best practices related to supporting victims of domestic
violence through the use of victim advocates, including identifying the appropriate scope
of services, recommending the point of initial engagement, suggesting the appropriate
frequency of contacts, and making other recommendations related to improving the quality
and consistency of contacts;
new text end

new text begin (13) review prosecutorial policies adopted under Minnesota Statutes, section 611A.0311,
and make recommendations for updates to those policies;
new text end

new text begin (14) identify appropriate data that prosecutors should collect and report related to cases
involving domestic violence to ensure consistency and transparency in the prosecution of
cases involving domestic violence and the appropriate protection and support of victims
and witnesses;
new text end

new text begin (15) review existing data to assess the regularity of cases in which multiple parties are
arrested following an incident of domestic violence and make recommendations related to
whether arrests should be limited to the predominant aggressor; and
new text end

new text begin (16) evaluate public health policies to encourage the prevention of domestic violence.
new text end

new text begin (d) The task force may consider additional information, request presentations or
contributions from any other organization or person, and consider other issues consistent
with the purpose of the task force.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reports. new text end

new text begin (a) By January 15, 2027, the task force must submit a preliminary
report to the chairs, cochairs, and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over public safety that includes the model policy and recommendations
for the training described in subdivision 4, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) By January 15, 2028, the task force must submit a final report to the chairs, cochairs,
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over public
safety on the work of the task force, including any recommendations for legislation or
funding.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires the day after submitting its final report under
subdivision 5.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin MINNESOTA CLEARANCE GRANT PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "nonfatal shooting clearance
rate" means the rate at which a law enforcement agency cleared by arrest or cleared by
exceptional means a nonfatal shooting offense. For purposes of this definition:
new text end

new text begin (1) "cleared by arrest" means that a law enforcement agency has arrested at least one
person as an offender, charged the person with the commission of an offense, and referred
the person to the court for prosecution; and
new text end

new text begin (2) "cleared by exceptional means" means that a law enforcement agency has identified
at least one person as an offender; gathered enough evidence to support an arrest, charge
the person, and refer the person to the court for prosecution; identified the person's exact
location for the person to be taken into custody immediately; and encountered a circumstance
outside the control of the law enforcement agency that prohibits the agency from arresting,
charging, and referring the person for prosecution.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Program establishment; purpose. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety must
establish the Minnesota clearance grant program to award grants to law enforcement agencies
to reduce violent crime by increasing the solve rate of crimes that involve the nonfatal
shooting of a firearm. The purpose of the program is to improve law enforcement strategies
and initiatives aimed at increasing nonfatal shooting clearance rates, engagement, and
support for victims of violent crime. The program recognizes that nonfatal shooting offenses
often involve multiple jurisdictions and encourages interagency cooperative efforts to
maximize information sharing, resource sharing, and expertise.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application; grant awards. new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants must submit an application in the
form and manner established by the commissioner. In awarding a grant, the commissioner
must give priority to a law enforcement agency:
new text end

new text begin (1) that develops a plan to partner with other law enforcement agencies to maximize
interagency information sharing, resource sharing, and expertise;
new text end

new text begin (2) that demonstrates a commitment to working with other government agencies to
improve clearance rates; and
new text end

new text begin (3) that details a process for evaluating the effectiveness of both investigators and
investigative units, including but not limited to the development of specific goals and
performance metrics.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must distribute 50 percent of the funding appropriated for grants
under this section to applicants from outside the metropolitan area, as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (c) Distribution of state money or technical assistance are by contractual arrangement
between the commissioner and each recipient law enforcement agency. Terms of the contract
are negotiable each year. The state auditor must periodically audit all law enforcement
agencies receiving state grants. Nothing in this section prohibits a law enforcement agency
from receiving federal or local grants if grants become available.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Use of grants. new text end

new text begin A law enforcement agency awarded a grant under this section
must use the grant award:
new text end

new text begin (1) to improve investigatory resources, including but not limited to the hiring of personnel
assigned to investigate nonfatal shooting crimes or collect, process, and test forensic evidence;
new text end

new text begin (2) for overtime for investigators and support staff;
new text end

new text begin (3) to develop evidence-based policies, procedures, and training;
new text end

new text begin (4) for technical assistance;
new text end

new text begin (5) for law enforcement equipment or technology, including but not limited to
investigative, evidence-processing, or forensic-testing equipment or technology;
new text end

new text begin (6) for information systems, with prioritization for projects that would improve data
integration and the ability to share information across and between law enforcement agencies,
prosecuting attorneys' offices, and crime laboratories;
new text end

new text begin (7) for hiring and retention of victim-witness coordinators; and
new text end

new text begin (8) to partner with hospital-based violence intervention programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin A law enforcement agency that receives a grant under this section must
submit biannually to the commissioner a report on activities carried out to reduce violent
crime and improve nonfatal shooting clearance rates during the preceding fiscal year,
including but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) the number of investigations initiated, the number of nonfatal shootings cleared, the
demographics of victims and offenders, and the impact on the nonfatal shooting clearance
rates in the jurisdiction where investigations were initiated;
new text end

new text begin (2) the number of personnel hired or assigned to investigate nonfatal shootings,
disaggregated between sworn law enforcement officers and civilian or unsworn professional
staff;
new text end

new text begin (3) the number of personnel hired or assigned to collect, process, and test forensic
evidence;
new text end

new text begin (4) the number of personnel hired or assigned to provide victim services;
new text end

new text begin (5) the description of any training developed or implemented;
new text end

new text begin (6) the description of any new technology purchased or acquired;
new text end

new text begin (7) how grant-funded activities have impacted clearance rates; and
new text end

new text begin (8) the record management system, or equivalent, used to collect case information and
the system's ability to integrate with the record management systems of other agencies,
prosecuting attorney's offices, and crime laboratories.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Article 3, section 1, of 2026 S.F. No. 4760, if enacted, is repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 5

GENERAL CRIMINAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 609.2231, subdivision 2, is
amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Firefighters and deleted text begin emergency deleted text end medical personnel.

(a) Except as provided in
paragraph (b), whoever physically assaults any of the following persons is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor:

(1) either:

(i) a member of a municipal or volunteer fire department in the performance of the
member's duties; or

(ii) a member of an emergency medical services personnel unit in the performance of
the member's duties; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(2) a physician, nurse, or other person providing health care services in a hospital
emergency department deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a security guard, as defined in section 326.32, subdivision 13, providing services in
a hospital or clinic.
new text end

(b) Whoever physically assaults a person described in paragraph (a), is guilty of a felony
and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment of a
fine of not more than $6,000, or both, if the assault inflicts demonstrable bodily harm.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.52, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:

Subd. 3a.

Enhanced deleted text begin penalty deleted text end new text begin penalties; risk of harm; vulnerable adult new text end .

new text begin (a) new text end If a violation
of this section creates a reasonably foreseeable risk of bodily harm to another, the penalties
described in subdivision 3 are enhanced as follows:

(1) if the penalty is a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor, the person is guilty of a
felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment
of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both; and

(2) if the penalty is a felony, the statutory maximum sentence for the offense is 50 percent
longer than for the underlying crime.

new text begin (b) If a person violates this section knowing or having reason to know that the victim
of the offense is a vulnerable adult as defined in section 609.232, subdivision 11, the penalties
described in subdivision 3 are enhanced as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) if the penalty is a misdemeanor, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor;
new text end

new text begin (2) if the penalty is a gross misdemeanor, the person is guilty of a felony and may be
sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more
than $5,000, or both; and
new text end

new text begin (3) if the penalty is a felony, the statutory maximum sentence for the offense is 25 percent
longer than for the underlying crime.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.246, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Venue. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 627.01, an offense
committed under this section may be prosecuted in:
new text end

new text begin (1) the county where the offense occurred;
new text end

new text begin (2) the county of residence of the accused or victim; or
new text end

new text begin (3) if venue cannot be located in the counties specified under clause (1) or (2), the county
where any sexual performance or child sexual abuse material is produced, reproduced,
found, stored, received, promoted, disseminated, or possessed in violation of this section.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 617.247, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Venue. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 627.01, an offense
committed under this section may be prosecuted in:
new text end

new text begin (1) the county where the offense occurred;
new text end

new text begin (2) the county of residence of the accused or victim; or
new text end

new text begin (3) if venue cannot be located in the counties specified under clause (1) or (2), the county
where any sexual performance or child sexual abuse material is produced, reproduced,
found, stored, received, promoted, disseminated, or possessed in violation of this section.
new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin [617.275] CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL; ON-SCENE DIGITAL
EVIDENCE PREVIEW.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authority. new text end

new text begin When a court issues a search warrant authorizing the search
and seizure of electronic devices or digital media for evidence of child sexual abuse material,
the warrant also authorizes law enforcement officers and forensic investigators to conduct
an on-scene forensic preview of the device or media at the location of execution.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Preview. new text end

new text begin The on-scene forensic preview of an electronic device or digital media
is limited to the examination reasonably necessary to identify, confirm, and document the
presence or absence of child sexual abuse material, as defined in section 617.246, subdivision
1, paragraph (f). Any additional forensic analysis of a device or media beyond the initial
preview must be conducted in a digital forensic laboratory or other controlled environment
pursuant to a separate court-issued search warrant specific to that device or media.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Safeguards. new text end

new text begin (a) On-scene forensic previews must be conducted using forensic
methods designed to preserve the integrity of data and ensure admissibility in court.
new text end

new text begin (b) If a preview establishes that a seized device contains no relevant evidence, law
enforcement shall return the device to the owner or possessor as soon as practicable,
consistent with section 626.04.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Warrant. new text end

new text begin A separate search warrant is not required for the limited on-scene
forensic preview authorized under this section, provided that the underlying warrant expressly
authorizes the search for child sexual abuse material.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Scope. new text end

new text begin Nothing in this section diminishes or alters the constitutional protections
afforded under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, or Minnesota
Constitution, article I, section 10.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to search
warrants issued on or after that date.
new text end

ARTICLE 6

PREDICTION MARKETS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299L.03, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12.

Cease and desist orders.

(a) When it appears to the director that any person
has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this
chapter, deleted text begin or deleted text end any rule or order issued under this chapter, new text begin or section 609.7615, new text end the director may
issue and cause to be served on the person an order requiring the person to cease and desist
from new text begin the new text end violations deleted text begin of this chapter, or any rule or order issued under this chapter deleted text end . The order
must give reasonable notice of the rights of the person to request a hearing and must state
the reason for the entry of the order. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, a hearing
must be held not later than seven days after receiving the request for a hearing. Within 20
days of receiving the administrative law judge's report and subsequent exceptions and
argument, the director shall issue an order vacating the cease and desist order, modifying
the order, or making it permanent, as the facts require. If no hearing is requested within 30
days of service of the order, the order becomes final and remains in effect until modified
or vacated by the commissioner. All hearings under this subdivision must be conducted in
accordance with sections 14.57 to 14.69 of the Administrative Procedure Act. If the person
to whom a cease and desist order has been issued under this subdivision fails to appear at
a hearing after being notified of the hearing, the person is deemed in default and the
proceeding may be determined against the person on consideration of the cease and desist
order, the allegations of which are deemed to be true.

(b) When it appears to the director that any person has engaged in or is about to engage
in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, deleted text begin or deleted text end any rule adopted or subpoena
or order issued under this chapter, new text begin or section 609.7615, new text end the director may bring an action in
the district court in the appropriate county to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce
compliance deleted text begin with this chapter or any rule, subpoena, or order issued or adopted under this
chapter deleted text end , and may refer the matter to the attorney general. On a proper showing, the court
shall grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus.
The court may not require the director to post a bond.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.75, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

What are not bets.

The following are not bets:

(1) a contract to insure, indemnify, guarantee or otherwise compensate another for a
harm or loss sustained, even though the loss depends upon chance;

(2) a contract for the purchase or sale deleted text begin at a deleted text end new text begin for new text end future deleted text begin date deleted text end new text begin delivery new text end of securities or deleted text begin other deleted text end new text begin
any physical new text end commodities new text begin or any option on such futures contract, such securities or
commodities, or on the prices thereof, except as provided in section 609.7615 new text end ;

(3) offers of purses, prizes or premiums to the actual contestants in any bona fide contest
for the determination of skill, speed, strength, endurance, or quality or to the bona fide
owners of animals or other property entered in such a contest;

(4) the game of bingo when conducted in compliance with sections 349.11 to 349.23;

(5) a private social bet not part of or incidental to organized, commercialized, or
systematic gambling;

(6) the operation of equipment or the conduct of a raffle under sections 349.11 to 349.22,
by an organization licensed by the Gambling Control Board or an organization exempt from
licensing under section 349.166;

(7) pari-mutuel betting on horse racing when the betting is conducted under chapter 240;
and

(8) the purchase and sale of State Lottery tickets under chapter 349A.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [609.7615] PREDICTION MARKETS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Athletic event" means a sports game, match, or activity, or series of games, matches,
activities, or tournaments involving the physical proficiency of one or more players or
participants. Athletic event includes horse racing as defined in section 240.01, subdivision
8.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Esports event" means a competition between individuals or teams using video games
in a game, match, contest, or series of games, matches, or contests, or a tournament, or by
a person or team against a specified measure of performance which is hosted at a physical
location or online.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Game of skill" means a game, match, or tournament, or a series of games, matches,
and tournaments involving the dexterity or mental skill of one or more players or participants.
Game of skill includes an esports event.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Prediction market" means a system that allows consumers to place a wager on the
future outcome of a specified event that is not determined or affected by the performance
of the parties to the contract for:
new text end

new text begin (1) an athletic event or game of skill, or portions thereof or individual performance
statistics therein;
new text end

new text begin (2) any game played with cards, dice, equipment, or any mechanical or electronic device
or machine;
new text end

new text begin (3) war, state or national emergencies, human-made disasters, mass shootings, acts of
terrorism, or public health crises, or the ancillary effects thereof;
new text end

new text begin (4) any event or events happening to a natural person or group of people;
new text end

new text begin (5) a federal, state, or local election, or the specific decisions of the federal, state, or
local government and the government's agencies, employees, and officers, the primary
underlying characteristic of which is not financial, commercial, or economic or the outcome
is under the complete control of any person or the outcome is known by any person in
advance. This prohibition applies to event contracts on the specific action or decision itself
and does not apply to the resulting consequences of such actions or decisions;
new text end

new text begin (6) legal actions, including but not limited to a civil or criminal suit, grand jury action,
jury trial, settlement, plea, or conviction;
new text end

new text begin (7) the death, assassination, or attempted killing of a person or group of persons, or mass
casualty events;
new text end

new text begin (8) events in popular culture, including but not limited to awards and the date a piece
of entertainment will be released; or
new text end

new text begin (9) whether a person will make a particular statement.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Wager" means a contract, including a prediction market contract, whereby the parties
to the contract agree to a gain or loss by one to the other of money, property, or benefit.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prediction markets; hosting prohibited. new text end

new text begin A person is guilty of a felony if the
person, for consideration and as part of a business:
new text end

new text begin (1) creates a prediction market;
new text end

new text begin (2) operates, manages, or controls a platform or system intending that consumers will
use the platform or system to make wagers in a prediction market;
new text end

new text begin (3) intentionally facilitates the operation of a prediction market by:
new text end

new text begin (i) identifying or listing events knowing the events will be used by consumers to make
wagers;
new text end

new text begin (ii) accepting, holding, or directing the disposition of funds or other things of value for
the purpose of allowing consumers to make wagers or to settle wagers made by consumers;
new text end

new text begin (iii) determining, administering, or enforcing the terms, pricing, or settlement of wagers
made by consumers;
new text end

new text begin (iv) regularly or continuously acting as a counterparty to wagers made by consumers by
entering into a wager, offering to enter into a wager, or taking a temporary position in a
wager that may be replaced by a different consumer; or
new text end

new text begin (v) setting or adjusting the prices, odds, or terms that apply to wagers entered into by
consumers;
new text end

new text begin (4) provides data, information, or verification services, including the provision of event
outcomes, directly to a prediction market knowing that the data, information, or verification
services will be used to allow consumers to make wagers or to settle wagers made by
consumers in violation of this section; or
new text end

new text begin (5) provides supportive services to a prediction market knowing that the services will
be used to identify a consumer's location, transfer funds, or make or process payments for
the purpose of allowing consumers to make wagers or to settle wagers made by consumers
in violation of this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Prediction markets; advertising prohibited. new text end

new text begin Whoever advertises or markets
financial or technological products that promote transactions prohibited under this section
is guilty of a felony.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exceptions. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 2 does not apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) activities that are not bets under section 609.75, subdivision 3; and
new text end

new text begin (2) contracts authorized and regulated under chapters 59A to 79A.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin 2026 S.F. No. 4760, article 8, sections 1, 2, and 3, if enacted, are repealed.
new text end