HF1375 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Peace officer grievance arbitration selection procedure repealed.
Related bill: SF2111
AI Generated Summary
The bill, H.F. No. 1375, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representative Duran, proposes to repeal Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.892, which governs the peace officer grievance arbitration selection procedure.
Key Provisions of the Repealed Statute (626.892):
- Definitions: Establishes key terms such as "commissioner," "employer," "grievance," "grievance arbitration," and "peace officer."
- Applicability: The arbitration selection process applies to all peace officer grievance arbitrations related to written disciplinary actions, discharge, or termination since September 1, 2020.
- Arbitrator Roster & Appointment: A roster of six arbitrators was to be appointed by the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS), consulting community and law enforcement stakeholders.
- Term Limits & Reappointment: Arbitrator terms were staggered across three-year appointments.
- Training Requirements: Arbitrators were required to complete training on cultural competency, racism, implicit bias, and peace officers' daily experiences.
- Arbitrator Selection: The BMS commissioner assigned arbitrators alphabetically, and parties were not allowed to negotiate over arbitrator selection.
- Superseding Other Laws: This process overrode other dispute resolution laws governing grievance arbitration selection.
Effect of the Bill:
- By repealing section 626.892, the bill removes the specialized arbitration selection procedure for peace officer grievances.
- The selection of arbitrators would likely revert to existing general labor arbitration processes under Minnesota’s Public Employee Labor Relations Act (PELRA).
- Peace officers' grievance arbitration procedures might become negotiable under collective bargaining agreements.
In summary, H.F. No. 1375 seeks to abolish the current system for selecting arbitrators in police discipline cases, potentially returning such disputes to standard public employee arbitration methods.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This section involves rules for arbitrator selection which are overridden by the stipulations in 626.892 for peace officer grievance arbitrations.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "179A.04"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"summary": "Cited as a part of the grievance arbitration process applicable to peace officers.",
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},
"citation": "179A.20"
},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Part of the statutes governing grievance arbitration processes included in references made under section 626.892.",
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},
"citation": "179A.21 subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"summary": "Indicated as not applicable to discipline-related grievance arbitrations involving peace officers under section 626.892.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "179A.21 subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "This legal provision will not apply to peace officer grievance arbitrations under section 626.892.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "572B.11 paragraph a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "Chapters in this section are superseded by the arbitration selection procedure in section 626.892 for peace officer grievance arbitrations.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "572B"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"summary": "These sections govern the licensure of peace officers referenced in definitions under section 626.892.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "626.84 to 626.863"
}
]