The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.085, subdivision 2, to reduce the filing fee for data practices complaints from $1,000 to $200. This change aims to make it more accessible for individuals to file complaints alleging violations of data practices laws. The bill maintains the requirement that complaints must be filed within two years of the alleged violation, or within one year if the violation involved concealment or misrepresentation by the government entity.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for filing a complaint, which must be made in writing, under oath, and detail the factual basis for the claim. Upon receipt of a complaint, the office is required to notify the respondent and any relevant authorities, and the respondent must respond within 15 business days. If a request for an opinion from the commissioner of administration was accepted before the complaint was filed, the proceedings must be dismissed, and the filing fee refunded.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.085