This bill aims to extend personal information protections currently available to judicial officials to peace officers in Minnesota. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections 13.991, 480.40, 480.45, and 609.476. Key insertions include the definition of "peace officer" and the inclusion of peace officers in the protections against the dissemination of personal information. The bill stipulates that personal information of both judicial officials and peace officers, such as residential addresses and names of their children, must be kept secure and cannot be publicly posted or disseminated without specific authorization or consent.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for removing personal information from public access and establishes penalties for violations. It specifies that if personal information is disseminated without consent, the affected judicial official or peace officer can request its removal, and failure to comply may result in legal action. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025, ensuring that the new protections will be in place for both judicial officials and peace officers moving forward.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.991, 480.40, 480.45, 609.476