SF2242 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Peace officers cooperation with certain investigations requirement provision

Related bill: HF2089

AI Generated Summary

This bill mandates that the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board update its standards of conduct to require peace officers to cooperate with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies that do not employ them. This requirement applies specifically to investigations into use-of-force incidents where the officer being asked to cooperate is not the subject of the investigation or accused of wrongdoing. Additionally, any officer who cooperates as required by this bill is granted immunity from civil or criminal liability for statements or admissions made during their cooperation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A requirement for peace officers to cooperate with certain external investigations."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mandates the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to revise conduct standards under section 626.843.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the conditions under which peace officers must cooperate with investigations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "626.843"
  }
]