as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to civil actions; providing immunity for good 1.3 faith reports to or requests for assistance from law 1.4 enforcement; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota 1.5 Statutes, chapter 604A. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. [604A.34] [REPORTS OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTS TO 1.8 LAW ENFORCEMENT.] 1.9 An individual who in good faith seeks assistance from, or 1.10 reports apparent unlawful conduct to, law enforcement is not 1.11 liable for civil damages as a result of that action. If an 1.12 individual prevails in a civil action from which the individual 1.13 has been granted immunity by this section, the court shall award 1.14 the individual attorney fees and costs.