The bill proposes significant changes to public safety regulations in Minnesota by eliminating the Public Safety Advisory Council and amending existing statutes related to law enforcement reporting. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8457, subdivision 3, to remove the requirement for chief law enforcement officers to assist the now-defunct Public Safety Advisory Council in their duties. Instead, the focus will be on reporting data regarding alleged misconduct and the effectiveness of training, with the chief law enforcement officers required to submit this data in real-time and update it within 30 days of a complaint's final disposition.

Additionally, the bill includes a repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.8435, which formally established the Public Safety Advisory Council and outlined its membership, purpose, and reporting requirements. The repeal signifies a shift in how public safety oversight will be conducted, moving away from a council-based approach to a more direct reporting mechanism to the board overseeing law enforcement standards. This legislative change aims to streamline the process of accountability and data reporting within law enforcement agencies in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.8457, 626.8435