Bill > HF414

This bill reduces the filing fee for data practices complaints from $1,000 to $200, which would make it more affordable for individuals to challenge potential violations of Minnesota's data practices laws. The bill modifies an existing statute governing how complaints about data practices can be filed with the state office responsible for overseeing such matters. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing requirements that complaints must be filed within two years of the alleged violation (or within one year of discovering concealed or misrepresented actions), must be submitted in writing under oath, and must detail the factual basis for the claim. The reduced filing fee could make it easier for people to seek resolution of potential data practices violations by lowering the financial barrier to filing a complaint. The bill preserves other procedural aspects of filing a complaint, such as the office's obligation to notify the respondent and responsible authority, and the respondent's requirement to file a response within 15 business days.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0414&ssn=0&y=2025