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HF124 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Acceptance of certain gifts permission related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer

Related bill: SF1266

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill allows for certain types of gifts to be given in honor of a public safety officer who has died while performing their duties. It aims to provide support and honor the memory of fallen officers.

Main Provisions

  • The bill permits individuals to give gifts to public safety officers under specific conditions.
  • Gifts can include money, real or personal property, plaques, or services as long as they are given without the expectation of something of equal or greater value in return.
  • The gifts must be given within 24 months following the death of the public safety officer.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Overrides existing sections 10A.071 and 471.895, which typically regulate the giving of gifts to public officials. This amendment allows exceptions for gifts given in the context described.

Relevant Terms

  • Public safety officer
  • Killed in the line of duty
  • Plaque
  • Gift
  • Commemorate

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision clarifying definitions relevant to public safety officers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references definitions related to public safety officers who are killed in the line of duty under section 299A.41.",
      "modified": [
        "N/A"
      ]
    },
    "citation": "299A.41"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces exceptions for gift acceptance under new bill conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Mentions state restrictions on gifts as they relate to public safety officers.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts criteria for gift acceptance posthumously for officers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "10A.071"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows exceptions to general gift prohibitions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "References the prohibition of gifts to local officials but allows for exceptions under the new bill.",
      "modified": [
        "Provides conditions under which gifts can be accepted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "471.895"
  }
]

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