The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, subdivision 6, to enhance public access to information regarding officer-involved death investigations conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It specifies that certain materials, including reports, audio, photographs, and videos documenting the circumstances of the officer-involved death, must be made publicly available on the bureau's website within 30 days of the case becoming inactive. This replaces the previous requirement that information be released only after the conclusion of the last criminal appeal related to the investigation.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension provide specific information to the governor and legislative committee leaders regarding the unit's activities. This includes data on the number of investigations initiated, incidents investigated, outcomes or statuses of investigations, charging decisions, plea agreements, and any other relevant information pertaining to the unit's mission. These changes aim to improve transparency and accountability in the handling of officer-involved death cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299C.80