1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to judiciary; permitting a civil action for falsely reporting crime;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 609.505, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 609.505, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.6 	to read:
1.7 		Subd. 3.Civil action. (a) An individual injured by a violation under subdivision 1 may 
1.8 	bring a civil action for damages against the person who knowingly caused the peace officer 
1.9 	to arrive at the location of the individual if the person intended to:
1.10 	(1) infringe on the individual's rights under the Minnesota or United States Constitution;
1.11 	(2) unlawfully discriminate against the individual;
1.12 	(3) cause the individual to be harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed;
1.13 	(4) cause the individual to be expelled from a place in which the individual is lawfully 
1.14 	located; or
1.15 	(5) damage the individual's:
1.16 	(i) reputation or standing within the community; or
1.17 	(ii) financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interests.
1.18 	(b) Upon prevailing in an action under paragraph (a), the individual may recover:
1.19 	(1) the greater of:
1.20 	(i) special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress; or
2.1 	(ii) statutory damages of $250 for each claim under this subdivision; and
2.2 	(2) punitive damages.
2.3 	(c) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action 
2.4 	under this subdivision.
2.5 	(d) A civil action under this subdivision may be brought in conciliation court if the total 
2.6 	damages do not exceed the jurisdictional limit under section 491A.01, subdivision 3a.
2.7 	(e) A civil action under this subdivision does not affect a right or remedy otherwise 
2.8 	provided by law.