SF3632 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Law enforcement policies relating to the safety of elected officials in the communities requirement provision
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill would require a formal safety framework for elected officials in Minnesota. It directs the state to create a standard policy for how local law enforcement should protect elected officials and ensure proper communication and contact if protective needs arise.
Main Provisions
Model policy development
- By December 31, 2026, the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) must develop a model policy focused on the safety of elected officials in the community.
- In crafting the model policy, POST must consult with political and law enforcement groups, including Senate leaders, the House leaders, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Judicial Council, and several police and sheriffs associations.
Content requirements of the model policy
- The model policy must require local law enforcement agencies to:
- Maintain records regarding the addresses of elected officials in their jurisdiction.
- Establish a way to communicate with those elected officials.
- Provide security for those officials as warranted.
Local policy requirements
- By September 1, 2027, each local law enforcement agency must develop, adopt, and implement a written policy regarding the safety of elected officials that is identical or substantially similar to the model policy adopted by POST.
Enforcement and accountability
- The board may impose licensing sanctions and seek injunctive relief under section 214.11 if a local agency fails to comply with these requirements.
Definition
- “Elected official” includes any person elected to a government office at the federal, state, or local level, including people appointed to fill vacancies in positions that normally require an election.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a formal process for protecting elected officials through a POST-developed model policy and mandatory local agency policies.
- Introduces record-keeping requirements (addresses of elected officials) and formal communication and security provisions for elected officials.
- Creates a new enforcement mechanism for noncompliance (licensing sanctions and potential injunctive relief) to ensure these policies are followed.
- Expands the definition of “elected official” to cover individuals elected at any level or appointed to vacancies in roles that typically require an election.
Implementation Timeline (Key Dates)
- December 31, 2026: POST must complete the model policy.
- September 1, 2027: Local law enforcement agencies must adopt and implement a policy identical or substantially similar to the model policy.
Relevant Terms - Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) - model policy - local law enforcement agency - elected official - addresses - communication - security - licensing sanctions - injunctive relief - Minnesota Statutes chapter 626 - section 214.11 - December 31, 2026 - September 1, 2027
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee