This bill aims to enhance public safety by mandating the disclosure of personnel data related to peace officers and potential government witnesses to prosecuting authorities, ensuring compliance with constitutional obligations for evidence disclosure. Key provisions include the establishment of a Brady-Giglio designation for peace officers, which identifies those with credibility issues that may affect their testimony. The bill amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes, including the addition of a new subdivision to section 13.43, which requires the release of personnel data to prosecuting authorities without the need for a court order, provided the data pertains to officers who may serve as witnesses in criminal prosecutions. Additionally, the bill introduces a task force to examine Brady-Giglio lists and report on its findings by December 1, 2025.

The bill also includes specific legal language changes, such as the addition of a subdivision to section 626.8457 that allows for the accessibility of data related to complaints against peace officers for prosecuting authorities, while ensuring that the classification of such data remains unchanged. Furthermore, it provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for entities that release personnel data under the new provisions. The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including attorneys, public defenders, and law enforcement representatives, and will focus on establishing criteria for Brady-Giglio designations, due process protections, and the potential implementation of a statewide tracking system for officers with misconduct histories. The act is set to take effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.03, 13.43, 626.8457