Bill > HF3675

This bill modifies data protection requirements related to property tax proceedings in Minnesota, aiming to balance the need for transparency in tax appeals with the protection of sensitive financial information. Specifically, it clarifies that detailed income and expense figures, vacancy rates, anticipated income and expenses, projected vacancy rates, and lease information for income-producing properties are classified as private or nonpublic data, meaning they are not generally accessible to the public. However, during legal discovery in property tax disputes, parties involved in a legal proceeding can request access to this data, even if it's classified as private or nonpublic, provided they adhere to protective orders issued by the court to prevent its misuse or public dissemination. The bill also mandates that the Tax Court must issue protective orders to shield this sensitive income property assessment data from public disclosure and may review such data privately. Furthermore, it clarifies what constitutes "assessor's records" that can be accessed and used as evidence in property tax petitions, ensuring that protective orders are still required for this data. Finally, it outlines procedures and consequences for providing financial information related to income-producing properties in tax appeals, including provisions for dismissal if required information is not submitted correctly.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3675/