as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/25/2021 05:34pm
A bill for an act
relating to public safety; prohibiting local units of government from disarming
peace officers who are in good standing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020,
section 626.8452, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 626.8452, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Unless expressly
authorized under another section of law, a mayor, city council, county board, or chief law
enforcement officer may not disarm a peace officer who is in good standing and not currently
under investigation or subject to disciplinary action.
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