Division of Capitol Security's responsibilities clarified.

HF 3541 clarifies and strengthens the responsibilities of Minnesota's Division of Capitol Security. It requires the division to provide security and emergency escorts throughout the Capitol Area (until July 2026) when requested by state constitutional officers, establish an emergency manager role for security planning and training, and maintain at least one state trooper on duty at the Capitol complex 24/7 with specific investigative training. The bill designates the division as the lead agency for criminal investigations occurring in the Capitol Area, with provisions allowing other agencies to take over only through written agreement. These changes directly affect Capitol Security staff, state constitutional officers, and all individuals accessing the Capitol complex for public or official business.