Judicial official real property records private data classification provision, judicial official real property records access limitations provision, criminal penalties provision

SF 2039 classifies judicial officials' real property records as private data under Minnesota law, directly affecting judges and court staff who own property. The bill requires judicial officials to submit written notification to government entities to request privacy protection for their property records, with the request expiring after five years unless renewed. It limits public access to these records while specifying exceptions for news reporting, voluntary disclosures, and certain law enforcement or financial activities. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and amends Minnesota Statutes sections 13.991 and 480.40.