HF1039 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State Board of Civil Legal Aid legislative report required.

Related bill: SF1987

AI Generated Summary

House File No. 1039 is a proposed law in Minnesota that requires the State Board of Civil Legal Aid to submit detailed reports to the legislature. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 480.243 by adding a new provision.

The key points of the bill are: - The State Board of Civil Legal Aid must report to the legislative committees responsible for the judiciary. - The reports will include data on cases, individuals, and families who receive services from organizations funded by section 480.242. - Information must be detailed for each organization providing legal services and, if possible, broken down by geographic region. - The data must be presented in a way that protects the privacy of the individuals and families served. - The reports are due by January 15 in odd-numbered years.

This bill aims to increase transparency and provide the legislature with detailed information on the effectiveness and reach of legal aid services funded by the state.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added