This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.825, subdivision 2, to enhance the public accessibility of data collected by portable recording systems, particularly concerning elected officials. The new language specifies that data on an elected official who is charged with a felony will become public 14 days after a criminal complaint is filed. Additionally, the bill clarifies the classification of data related to incidents involving peace officers, including provisions for the release of data to the next of kin of individuals who die as a result of force used by peace officers.

The bill also includes several deletions and insertions that refine the existing legal framework surrounding data classification and disclosure. Notably, it removes references to certain subdivisions while adding new provisions that govern the release of data in specific circumstances, such as when an individual dies due to police action. The effective date of the changes will be the day following final enactment, ensuring that the new regulations are promptly implemented.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.825