Bill > HF2127

This bill aims to enhance privacy protections for judicial officials by classifying their personal information in real property records as private data, with limited access and specific procedures for protecting such information. The bill defines "judicial official" broadly, including various types of judges, court employees, and judicial referees, and establishes a process by which these officials can request that their personal information be kept confidential in real property records. Judicial officials or their family members can submit a detailed "real property notice" to county recorders and other government entities, which will then be required to restrict access to their personal information. The bill provides exceptions for certain professional purposes, such as title examinations and legal services, and allows access under specific circumstances like court orders or with the judicial official's consent. Additionally, the bill imposes service fees for processing these privacy requests and includes provisions for how and when the personal information restrictions can be terminated. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving government entities time to prepare for implementation. The overall goal is to protect judicial officials from potential harassment or privacy breaches by limiting public access to their personal information in property records.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2127&ssn=0&y=2025