This bill establishes new provisions in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 634, aimed at enhancing the protection and sharing of personnel data accessed by prosecuting authorities, particularly concerning Brady-Giglio material, which is defined as potentially exculpatory or impeaching data about public employee witnesses. It mandates that all prosecuting authorities implement a written policy to guide the process of seeking, reviewing, and disclosing such personnel data in criminal actions. The bill outlines specific requirements for these policies, including the methodology for determining Brady-Giglio material, retention procedures, and the need for secure access to this data by designated personnel.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the creation of blanket "do not call" lists for public employee witnesses, emphasizing that decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis. It also stipulates that public employers must allow limited access to relevant personnel data for prosecuting authorities, while maintaining the original classification of any disclosed data. Violations of the provisions regarding the protection of Brady-Giglio material can result in misdemeanor charges. The bill is set to take effect on February 1, 2027, allowing prosecuting authorities to adopt relevant policies before this date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.89