This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 480.243, by adding a new subdivision that mandates the State Board of Civil Legal Aid to report to the legislature. The report will include data on the cases and individuals served by grant recipients who provide legal services funded under section 480.242. The information must be detailed for each organization and, where feasible, broken down by geographic region, while ensuring the privacy of the individuals and families is maintained through aggregate reporting.

The reports are required to be submitted to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees overseeing judiciary matters by January 15 in odd-numbered years. This new requirement aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the use of funds for civil legal aid services in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 480.243