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MN SF759
MN SF759Disarming of peace officers who are in good standing by local units of government prohibition provision
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; prohibiting local units of government from disarming peace officers who are in good standing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8452, by adding a subdivision.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota law to prohibit local government officials, including mayors, city council members, county board members, and chief law enforcement officers, from disarming peace officers (police officers) who are considered to be in good standing and not currently under investigation or facing disciplinary action. The legislation aims to protect peace officers from being arbitrarily stripped of their weapons by local government leadership, ensuring that officers who are performing their duties appropriately can maintain their standard equipment. The new provision would take effect the day after it is officially enacted, and it applies unless another specific section of law explicitly authorizes such disarmament. By adding this subdivision to an existing statute about peace officers, the bill seeks to provide additional job security and operational consistency for law enforcement professionals at the local level.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (on 01/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0759&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF759&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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