This bill establishes a protective services unit within the Minnesota State Patrol to provide security and protective services for principal state officials, including constitutional officers, members of the legislature, and supreme court justices. It amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections 299D.03 and 299E.01, to enhance the powers and responsibilities of the State Patrol in ensuring the safety of these officials. Key provisions include the requirement for the State Patrol to provide security in response to credible threats, the establishment of a Capitol Security section, and the creation of a reporting mechanism to assess the effectiveness of these protective services.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $3,980,000 from the general fund for the protective services unit for fiscal year 2027, with a base funding of $3,250,000 for the following two years. It mandates the commissioner of public safety to implement the protective services unit and establish a reimbursement process for local law enforcement agencies assisting in these efforts. The bill also includes provisions for annual reporting on the activities and performance of the protective services unit, ensuring transparency and accountability in the provision of security services to state officials.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299D.03, 299E.01
1st Engrossment: 299D.03, 299E.01