SF 5303

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 05/17/2026 10:58 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to judiciary; requiring human oversight in the creation of official verbatim
court records; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 484.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [484.721] COURT RECORD; HUMAN OVERSIGHT.
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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.
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new text begin (b) "Artificial intelligence-based tool" means a system, algorithm, or software that uses
artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, large language
models, language generation, or similar technologies to generate, analyze, or transcribe
audio, video, or text data for the purpose of creating an official verbatim court record.
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new text begin (c) "Court" means the supreme court and any district or appellate court in the state
required to maintain an official verbatim court record under Minnesota Statutes or court
rules.
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new text begin (d) "Official verbatim court record" means the official transcript or recording of court
proceedings, including hearings, trials, or other court proceedings, as required under
Minnesota Statutes, including but not limited to section 484.72, and court rules.
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new text begin (e) "Qualified court reporter" means a competent stenographer who meets the minimum
qualifications promulgated by the supreme court.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Requirement for human oversight. new text end

new text begin (a) The recommendations, predictions,
or outputs provided by an artificial intelligence-based tool must not be the sole basis for the
creation of an official verbatim court record.
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new text begin (b) An artificial intelligence-based tool used in the creation of an official verbatim court
record must have human oversight by a qualified court reporter. Human oversight includes:
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new text begin (1) real-time monitoring or post-process review of the artificial intelligence-generated
output, transcript, or recording to ensure accuracy and completeness;
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new text begin (2) verification that the output, transcript, or recording accurately reflects verbatim the
spoken words, context, and intent of the court proceedings; and
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new text begin (3) certification by the qualified court reporter that the official verbatim court record
complies with all applicable statutes, court rules, and standards of accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The supreme court must maintain or establish policies governing human oversight
by qualified court reporters over the creation of official verbatim court records using artificial
intelligence-based tools before using artificial intelligence-based tools to assist in the creation
of official verbatim court records.
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new text begin (d) In the event of a discrepancy between an artificial intelligence-generated output,
transcript, or recording and the human-verified official verbatim court record, the
human-verified record is the official court record.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Certification and documentation. new text end

new text begin (a) An official verbatim court record created
with the assistance of an artificial intelligence-based tool must include a certification by a
qualified court reporter attesting to the accuracy of the record, the performance of human
oversight, and the type and name of the artificial intelligence-based tool used.
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new text begin (b) The court must maintain documentation of the human oversight process, including
the identity of the individual providing oversight and the methods used to verify the accuracy
of the artificial intelligence-generated output, for a period consistent with record retention
policies under section 138.17, or as otherwise prescribed by court rules.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exceptions. new text end

new text begin This section does not apply to unofficial recordings or transcripts
created for purposes other than the official verbatim court record if the recordings or
transcripts are clearly labeled as unofficial and are not submitted as part of the official court
record.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027, and applies to official
verbatim court records created on or after that date.
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