SF746 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Peace officer requirement to be United States citizens
Related bill: HF465
AI Generated Summary
The Senate File No. 746 is a legislative bill proposed in Minnesota that aims to mandate that all peace officers in the state must be United States citizens. This bill will modify existing statutes to include this requirement in the standards for peace officer education and licensing. Additionally, it outlines various powers and duties of the board responsible for certifying educational programs and licensing peace officers, ensuring they adhere to specified educational and professional standards. If passed, the new regulation will be applied to new licenses issued after July 1, 2025, though officers licensed before this date can continue to be licensed until June 30, 2027, provided they comply with other licensure requirements.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Citizenship requirements for peace officers."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendments to Minnesota Statutes section 626.843 involve the board's rules for certifying peace officer education programs and setting standards.",
"modified": [
"Board rules on professional peace officer education and minimum standards."
]
},
"citation": "626.843"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Citizenship requirements for peace officers and part-time officers."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Changes to Minnesota Statutes section 626.845 regarding board powers and duties for peace officer certification and licensing.",
"modified": [
"Expanded board authority related to criminal conviction data for peace officer licensing."
]
},
"citation": "626.845"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 626.87 regarding background checks for peace officer employment.",
"modified": [
"Background investigation must include checking citizenship status."
]
},
"citation": "626.87"
}
]