HF 3782 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Chemical irritant used in buildings disclosure required, and commissioner of public safety required to develop a standard form.

This bill requires law enforcement agencies to disclose the name, product number, and quantity of chemical irritants (like pepper spray) used during specific operations in buildings. It applies when officers execute search warrants, apprehend suspects, or attempt to apprehend suspects. Upon request, agencies must share this information with building owners, tenants, insurers, and cleaning/remediation service providers. The disclosure must be made regardless of data classification rules, ensuring transparency about chemical deployments. The bill directly affects law enforcement practices and building occupants' awareness of chemical exposure.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

2nd Engrossment 3rd Engrossment · 2 edits · Apr 20, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from the 2nd to the 3rd engrossment, reflecting a new posting date of May 6, 2026. The most significant substantive change clarifies the notification requirements for peace officers deploying chemical irritants in multi-unit buildings, explicitly stating that officers must notify occupants of every specific unit where the irritant was used.
Scope change
The scope of the notification requirement for chemical irritant deployment was clarified to ensure occupants of affected units are specifically informed.
REQUIREMENT

Clarified that peace officers must notify the occupant of any specific unit where a chemical irritant was deployed, rather than just notifying occupants generally.

TIMELINE

Updated the document version from 2nd Engrossment to 3rd Engrossment and changed the posting date from March 18, 2026, to May 6, 2026.

Floor votes · House Apr 20, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Governor's action Approval 05/05/26
executive
May 5, 2026
Introduced
Secretary of State, Filed 05/05/2026
lower
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Governor approval 05/05/2026
executive
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading Passed
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF4144, now on General orders
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Received from House
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill was passed as amended
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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