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HF1848 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Bail posting data held by law enforcement agencies defined as public, and notices required.

Related bill: SF322

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1848) proposes changes to existing statutes related to data transparency and procedures regarding bail postings. Specifically, it seeks to:

  1. Make bail data public – The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 13.82, to require that the identity of any person or entity that posts bail or a bond for an arrested individual be made publicly accessible in cases involving crimes against persons (as defined in Section 611A.031) or violent crimes (as defined in Section 629.725).

  2. Require notification of bail postings – The bill mandates that the agency holding an arrested or detained person be notified whenever bail or a bond is posted.

  3. Expand required law enforcement data disclosure – Adds new public data requirements concerning the legal basis for releasing individuals from custody and details related to bail or bond postings.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency in the bail process by ensuring public access to information about who is securing release for charged individuals, while also ensuring law enforcement agencies are kept informed about bail postings.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Public disclosure of data about the person or entity that posted bail."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the section concerning public access to law enforcement data, specifically arrest data under section 13.82.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the types of data that are public at all times in the originating agency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.82"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for notifying the agency having custody when bail is posted."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references procedures related to the posting of bail under existing section 629.53.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.53"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references bail or bond procedures under existing section 629.67.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.67"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references safe conditions for posting bail under existing section 629.70.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.70"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references crimes against persons as detailed in section 611A.031.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "611A.031"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the definition of crimes of violence as outlined in section 629.725.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "629.725"
  }
]

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