HF1273 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Board of Pardons exempted from the requirement to hold open meetings when considering waiver requests.
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes changes to Minnesota’s Board of Pardons procedures by exempting it from open meeting requirements when considering waiver requests for pardons and commutations. Specifically, it allows individuals to apply for a waiver of the waiting period for a pardon or commutation if they can demonstrate "unusual circumstances and special need." The commission must review such requests and make recommendations to the Board of Pardons. The board must grant waiver requests unless opposed by the governor or a board majority. The bill also establishes exemptions from public meeting requirements under Minnesota law when the Board of Pardons and its commission consider these waiver requests.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies eligibility for individuals convicted under a theory of liability for crimes of another."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends provisions for pardon eligibility related to crimes under section 609.19.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts eligibility criteria for pardons before August 1, 2023, for certain convictions."
]
},
"citation": "609.19"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references section 609.185 clause 3 in relation to pardon conditions.",
"modified": [
"Specifies particular conditions under which pardon eligibility is extended without waiting period for related section 609.19 offenses."
]
},
"citation": "609.185"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Exemption from meeting requirements for certain pardon and commutation waiver considerations."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill exempts the commission and board from meeting requirements under section 638.14 when considering waiver requests.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "638.14"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Exemption from meeting requirements under chapter 13D for certain board activities."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section chapter 13D meeting requirements are exempted for the board under specific conditions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "13D"
}
]