This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.553, subdivision 2, to enhance reporting requirements regarding the discharge of firearms by peace officers. It mandates that when a peace officer discharges a firearm in the course of duty—excluding training or the humane killing of sick, injured, or dangerous animals—a notification must be filed within 30 days by the officer's department head to the commissioner of public safety. This notification will include details about the incident and will be forwarded to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Additionally, the commissioner is required to submit a report to the legislature every even-numbered year summarizing the use of firearms by peace officers.

The bill introduces specific provisions for accidental discharges or those resulting from an officer's negligence. In such cases, the notification and subsequent report must include detailed information about the firearm, including its make, model, and caliber, as well as any accessories used, such as lights, lasers, and holsters. The report must clarify whether these accessories were part of the original manufacturing or added later. This amendment aims to improve accountability and transparency regarding firearm discharges by law enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.553