Disseminating information crime expansion to include all individuals provision

This bill expands Minnesota's existing laws against sharing personal information to protect all individuals, not just law enforcement officers. It creates a new civil lawsuit option for people harmed when their private data is shared without consent, allowing them to seek damages for emotional distress, court costs, and up to $10,000 in penalties. The law applies when someone knowingly shares information that creates an immediate serious threat to safety, but includes exceptions for legitimate criminal investigations, public interest reporting, and legal proceedings. Courts would handle these cases in Minnesota counties where the parties live, where the information was shared, or where it is stored, with special protections for confidential filings to maintain privacy.