HF 1082: Public safety; time extended to use appropriations; public safety officer and survivor benefits provided; sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicle, assault of hospital or clinic security guard, and grooming prohibited; crimes of impersonating a peace officer and theft modified; task forces and grant program established; MINNCOR policies modified; domestic violence case process modified; personal information protections provided to public safety officers; criminal penalties provided; reports required; and money appropriated. - Minnesota

4th Engrossment → 5th Engrossment · 2 edits · May 5, 2026

MINOR

The bill underwent a technical renumbering process where several sections were removed, likely due to deletions or reorganization of content in previous versions. The overall scope, eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and substantive policy requirements of the legislation remain unchanged, as no new text was added to alter the bill's legal effect.

TECHNICAL

Multiple sections (e.g., 1.20, 30.31-30.32, 31.31-31.32) were removed, indicating that specific provisions were deleted or renumbered to align with the new version.

New sections (e.g., 32.31-32.32, 35.10-35.19, 43.31-43.32) were added, reflecting the insertion of content or the renumbering of existing sections to fill gaps created by deletions.

3rd Engrossment → 4th Engrossment · 4 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the 3rd to the 4th Engrossment, reflecting a revision in the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the removal of the entire 'Public Safety Appropriations' article, which previously allocated specific funding for programs like the Minnesota Clearance Grant Program and a Task Force on Domestic Violence. Additionally, the bill's section numbering was significantly reorganized, with many sections deleted and a large block of new, unnumbered sections added, suggesting a major restructuring of the bill's content.

Scope change

The bill's scope was altered by the complete removal of the public safety funding provisions, meaning the specific appropriations for law enforcement and domestic violence task forces are no longer included in this version. The bill's structure was also changed through extensive renumbering and the addition of numerous new sections.

FISCAL

The entire article detailing public safety appropriations, including funding for the Minnesota Clearance Grant Program and the Task Force on Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes, was deleted.

TECHNICAL

The specific text defining the fiscal years and the layout for the appropriations table was removed.

The bill's section numbering was extensively reorganized, with many existing sections deleted and a large number of new, unnumbered sections inserted throughout the document.

The posting date of the bill was updated from April 22, 2026, to April 28, 2026.

2nd Engrossment → 3rd Engrossment · 5 edits · Apr 22, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the 2nd to the 3rd Engrossment, primarily involving a significant expansion of the bill's scope and a complete rewrite of its content. The original text focused on establishing a victims of crime account and amending marriage license fees, while the new text introduces a broad public safety package that includes new appropriations for task forces, grants for crime victim services, and amendments to laws regarding corporate offender penalties, domestic violence, and law enforcement identification.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a specific focus on victim funding and marriage license fees to a comprehensive public safety and corrections reform package.

FISCAL

New appropriations were added for a Criminal Apprehension program, a Minnesota Clearance Grant Program, and a Task Force on Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes.

ENFORCEMENT

New provisions were added to prohibit the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles and to establish a grant program for task forces.

SCOPE

The subject matter was completely changed from victim services and marriage license fees to public safety, corrections, and domestic violence reforms.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added for standardized identification for emergency responders and modifications to MINNCOR policies.

DEFINITION

The original definitions and text regarding the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account and marriage license fee structures were removed.

1st Engrossment → 2nd Engrossment · 4 edits · Mar 27, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the 1st to the 2nd engrossment, reflecting a revision in the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new section establishing a mandatory 'victim services assessment' for courts. This new fee ranges from $500 to $1,000 and applies specifically to convictions for serious offenses like domestic assault, crimes of violence, and violations of restraining orders. The collected funds are directed into the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account to support victim service providers.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a new mandatory financial penalty (assessment) for specific criminal convictions that was not present in the previous version.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new mandatory victim services assessment of $500-$750 for misdemeanors and $750-$1,000 for felonies when sentencing individuals convicted of specific crimes including domestic assault and crimes of violence.

ELIGIBILITY

Defined the specific offenses subject to the new assessment, including violations of domestic abuse orders, sexual extortion, and nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.

ENFORCEMENT

Established court authority to waive the assessment based on indigency or reduce it based on undue hardship for the defendant or their immediate family.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and posting date from the 1st Engrossment to the 2nd Engrossment.

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 5 edits · Mar 24, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, incorporating significant substantive changes. The primary additions include establishing a new 'Minnesota Victims of Crime Account' to fund victim services, increasing civil marriage license fees, and imposing new financial penalties on corporations convicted of crimes. These changes expand funding sources for victim support and increase financial accountability for corporate offenders.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded significantly by adding new sections regarding corporate offender penalties and a dedicated victims of crime account, while also modifying existing marriage license fee structures.

FISCAL

Established a new 'Minnesota Victims of Crime Account' in the special revenue fund to receive deposits, donations, and transfers for the purpose of providing grants to crime victim service providers.

Increased the standard civil marriage license fee from $115 to $125 and the reduced fee for couples with premarital education from $40 to $50.

Adjusted the distribution of marriage license fees, directing additional amounts to the new Minnesota victims of crime account and updating allocations for other state programs.

Authorized a transfer of unspecified amounts from the general fund to the Minnesota victims of crime account for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

ENFORCEMENT

Created new penalties requiring courts to impose assessments of up to $1,000,000 on corporations convicted of felonies, with funds deposited into the new victims of crime account.

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