SF1266

SF1266 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Acceptance of certain gifts permission related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer

Related bill: HF124

AI Generated Summary

The bill, referred to as S.F. No. 1266, proposes new legislation in Minnesota that would allow individuals to give gifts to public safety officers following the line of duty death of another officer. These gifts can be monetary, property, plaques, or services, and must be given without expecting something of equal or greater value in return. The gifts are intended to honor or commemorate the deceased officer or to boost morale and cohesion within the team. This can occur within a 24-month period starting from the date the officer was killed. The legislation aims to provide a formal way to support public safety officers during times of loss, bypassing usual restrictions on receiving gifts.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new provisions allowing acceptance of certain gifts after an officer death."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references definitions applicable to public safety officers who are killed in the line of duty.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "299A.41"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on exceptions for gift acceptance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill outlines exceptions to limitations on gifts under section 10A.071 when related to a death in the line of duty.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "10A.071"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New allowances for gifts to officers under specified conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill outlines exceptions to prohibitions on gifts under section 471.895 in context of a public safety officer's death.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "471.895"
  }
]