HF1578 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Public dissemination of personal information about county attorneys and employees in county attorney offices restricted.
Related bill: SF2051
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1578) seeks to amend state law to restrict the public dissemination of personal information about county attorneys and employees within county attorney offices. Specifically, it expands the definition of "judicial official" to include Minnesota county attorneys and their employees, thereby extending existing protections to them.
The bill defines personal information as: - Residential addresses of judicial officials and their family members. - Non-judicial branch issued phone numbers or email addresses of judicial officials. - Names of children of judicial officials. - Names of child care facilities or schools attended by their children, if publicly linked to the child.
The bill excludes publicly available information, meaning information lawfully available through government records or widely distributed media, unless the judicial official has restricted access.
This amendment aims to enhance the privacy and security of county attorneys and their staff by limiting the unauthorized disclosure of their personal details.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill addresses amendments to the dissemination of personal information under section 480.40.",
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"Provides clearer boundaries on what constitutes personal information."
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"citation": "480.40"
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