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MN HF3358
MN HF3358Detention and transport of suspects in vehicles that are not designed for detaining humans and designated as law enforcement vehicles prohibited.
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; prohibiting the detention and transport of suspects in vehicles that are not designed for detaining humans and designated as law enforcement vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 629.
AI Summary
This bill, proposing changes to Minnesota Statutes chapter 629, prohibits peace officers from detaining or transporting suspects in vehicles that are not specifically designed for safely transporting humans, are not owned or leased by a law enforcement agency, or do not have clear markings identifying the law enforcement agency. A vehicle must at least have a seat and seatbelt for each person being detained or transported to meet the design requirement. However, this prohibition does not apply in situations of exigent circumstances where there is an immediate danger to life or safety, nor does the requirement for conspicuous markings apply to undercover investigations where such markings would compromise the safety of the officer or others. The term "peace officer" is defined broadly to include not only Minnesota law enforcement but also federal officers, officers from other states, and individuals acting on their behalf.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Leigh Finke (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Kaela Berg (D),
Shelley Buck (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Brion Curran (D),
Alex Falconer (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Peter Fischer (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Aisha Gomez (D),
Julie Greene (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Kim Hicks (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Michael Howard (D),
John Huot (D),
Pete Johnson (D),
Katie Jones (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Liz Lee (D),
Meg Luger-Nikolai (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
Mohamud Noor (D),
Dave Pinto (D),
Kristi Pursell (D),
Andy Smith (D),
Brad Tabke (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Dan Wolgamott (D),
Jay Xiong (D),
Last Action
Authors added Freiberg and Wolgamott (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3358/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3358/versions/0/pdf/ |
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