Bill > SF2039

This bill addresses privacy protections for judicial officials' personal information in real property records, establishing a comprehensive framework for protecting such data. It creates a new section of law (480.50) that allows judicial officials to submit a formal notice to county recorders and other government entities to restrict public access to their personal information in real property records. The bill requires judicial officials to provide specific details like their name, last four digits of their Social Security number, date of birth, and residential address on a standardized form, which will then be classified as private data. County recorders and government entities will be prohibited from disclosing the judicial official's personal information except in specific circumstances, such as with the judicial official's written consent, a court order, or for tax assessment purposes. The bill also establishes a process for title examination that allows certain professionals like title insurance representatives, attorneys, and real estate professionals to access unredacted records under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill creates criminal penalties for anyone who falsely uses or procures a judicial official's personal information, with potential fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to three years. These provisions are set to become effective on January 1, 2026, and aim to protect judicial officials from potential harassment or privacy breaches related to their real property records.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2039&ssn=0&y=2025