City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

HF 698 authorizes city attorneys in Hennepin County to file juvenile delinquency petitions and prosecute specific felony and gross misdemeanor cases (like offenses against peace officers) when county attorneys decline to act. It also grants city attorneys the authority to issue administrative subpoenas in certain cases. The bill modifies existing Minnesota statutes to expand these local prosecution powers, primarily affecting cases involving juvenile offenses and crimes against law enforcement within Hennepin County. These changes apply to violations occurring on or after August 1, 2025.