SF 4167 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Certain state officials security and protective services provision and appropriation

This bill authorizes the Minnesota State Patrol to provide security and protective services to the governor, governor-elect, supreme court justices, legislators, and other constitutional officers when credible threats to their safety are identified. It requires the commissioner of public safety to consult with the governor before deploying State Patrol members for protection duties and allows for overtime compensation for those providing security services. The legislation also creates a new Capitol Complex Security Division within the Department of Public Safety, placing it under the supervision of a director who must be a State Patrol member. Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Patrol provide security to state buildings and property as needed after consultation with the governor.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Introduction 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Mar 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from its initial introduction to its first engrossment version, reflecting amendments made during legislative review. The most significant substantive change expands the scope of security services provided by the commissioner, adding specific protections for the Minnesota Supreme Court and its members. Additionally, the list of officials who can request security services was broadened to include minority leaders of both legislative chambers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include security and protective services for the Minnesota Supreme Court and its members, which were not explicitly covered in the previous version.
ELIGIBILITY

The list of officials eligible to request security services was expanded to include the minority leader of the House and the minority leader of the Senate.

SCOPE

New provisions were added to provide security and personal protective services for the Supreme Court and specified members of the court upon request from the Chief Justice.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for conducting threat assessments was modified to be triggered specifically by a written or electronic request from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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