Bill > HF390

This bill extends the existing enforcement mechanisms and penalties from the Government Data Practices Act to violations of the Official Records Act. Specifically, the bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 15.17, which relates to official records, by incorporating the remedies, procedures, and penalties already established in sections 13.08 and 13.085 of the Government Data Practices Act. This means that if someone violates the Official Records Act, they can now be subject to the same legal consequences that currently apply to violations of data practices regulations. These penalties likely include potential fines, legal actions, and other enforcement mechanisms designed to ensure compliance with government record-keeping and data management requirements. The bill aims to strengthen accountability and provide consistent legal recourse for improper handling of official records by aligning the enforcement provisions of these two related statutes.

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