Minnesota Session Laws - 2003, Regular Session

                             CHAPTER 35-H.F.No. 700 
                  An act relating to civil actions; providing immunity 
                  for good faith reports to or requests for assistance 
                  from law enforcement; proposing coding for new law in 
                  Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A. 
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  [604A.34] [REPORTS OR ASSISTANCE REQUESTS TO 
        LAW ENFORCEMENT.] 
           An individual who in good faith seeks assistance from, or 
        reports apparent unlawful conduct to, law enforcement is not 
        liable for civil damages as a result of that action.  If an 
        individual prevails in a civil action from which the individual 
        has been granted immunity by this section, the court shall award 
        the individual reasonable attorney fees and costs.  This section 
        does not exempt individuals from their professional obligations 
        of confidentiality. 
           Presented to the governor May 8, 2003 
           Signed by the governor May 12, 2003, 12:17 p.m.