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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

The bill aims to modify existing public safety regulations in Minnesota by allowing certain gifts to be given to public safety officers following the death of a colleague in the line of duty.

Main Provisions

  • Gift Allowance: The bill permits the acceptance of specific gifts by public safety officers when a colleague has been killed in the line of duty. These gifts can include money, real or personal property, plaques, or services offered without the expectation of equivalent compensation.
  • Time Frame: Such gifts can be presented within a 24-month period starting from the date of the officer's death.
  • Gift Criteria: The gifts must serve to honor, commemorate, or support team morale and cohesion among public safety officers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Exemption from Current Restrictions: The bill establishes an exemption from Minnesota's current gift laws (sections 10A.071 and 471.895), which generally limit gift giving to public officials and employees. This exemption specifically applies to gifts related to a line-of-duty death of a public safety officer.

Relevant Terms

  • Public safety officer
  • Line of duty death
  • Gift
  • Memorial gifts
  • Plaques
  • Team morale and cohesion

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
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

 
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