Bill > HF2184

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt the newly created Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families from paying certain court fees in specific legal proceedings. The bill modifies an existing statute that outlines court fee requirements, adding the new ombudsperson office to the list of entities that do not need to pay fees for various types of legal actions. These exempt actions include child support enforcement, medical assistance enforcement, establishment of parentage, civil commitment proceedings, appointment of public conservators or guardians, and court relief actions related to child welfare, juvenile justice, and family matters. The bill expands the existing fee exemption for federally recognized Indian Tribes to include the new Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families, recognizing the office's important role in supporting American Indian families and ensuring they have access to legal processes without financial barriers. By removing court fees for this office, the legislation aims to facilitate easier legal advocacy and support for American Indian families within the Minnesota court system.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2184&ssn=0&y=2025