The bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes to modify data protection requirements related to income property assessment data in property tax proceedings. Key changes include the classification of certain data as private or nonpublic, specifically regarding income property assessments. The bill removes the requirement for detailed and average factors, replacing them with rates, and clarifies that verified net rentable areas are no longer included in the classification. Additionally, it establishes that requests for legal discovery of income property assessment data cannot be denied on the grounds of privacy, provided that the data is used solely for the legal proceeding and not disseminated to unauthorized individuals.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Tax Court must issue protective orders to safeguard private or nonpublic income property assessment data from public disclosure during hearings. It also specifies that assessor's records, including various property appraisal documents, are subject to protective orders and outlines the necessary information that must be provided by petitioners contesting property valuations. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely submission of required information to the county assessor and establishes consequences for non-compliance, including potential dismissal of petitions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the confidentiality of sensitive property assessment data while ensuring transparency in legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.51, 271.06, 278.05