Bill > SF3804

This bill modifies data protection requirements for certain property tax proceedings in Minnesota, aiming to balance the need for transparency in legal discovery with the protection of sensitive financial information. Specifically, it clarifies that detailed income and expense figures, vacancy rates, and lease information for income-producing properties, previously classified as private or nonpublic data, can be accessed by parties involved in legal proceedings. However, this access is subject to strict limitations, requiring protective orders from the Tax Court to prevent public disclosure and misuse of the data, and parties receiving this information are prohibited from using it for purposes unrelated to the legal case or sharing it with unauthorized individuals. The bill also outlines procedures for the Tax Court to issue these protective orders and specifies that assessor's records, including financial data related to income properties, must be made available for inspection and potential use as evidence in tax court cases, provided protective orders are in place.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3804/