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HF124 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed, and local government expenditure authorized for public safety officer killed in line of duty.

Related bill: SF1266

AI Generated Summary

This bill is designed to permit the giving of gifts to public safety officers following the line-of-duty death of a fellow officer. It defines what qualifies as a gift (money, personal property, plaques, or services provided without reciprocation) and outlines specific conditions under which these gifts can be accepted. Gifts are allowed if they are given within a 24-month period from the officer's death and if their purpose is to honor the deceased, commemorate their service, or boost the morale and cohesion of the team. This change is proposed to be added to the Minnesota Statutes, specifically under chapter 299A.

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

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to the definition of 'killed in the line of duty' as used in the context of gifts allowed after an officer's death.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "299A.41"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the statute that generally prohibits gifts to public officials, with an exception being made in this bill for gifts to public safety officers killed in line of duty.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "10A.071"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the statute that limits gifts to local officials, with an exception being made here for public safety officer deaths.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "471.895"
  }
]

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