SF 4475 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Federal law enforcement officers performing duties in Minnesota meeting the minimum qualifications of a Peace Officer Standards and Training Board licensed peace officer requirement provision

This bill requires federal law enforcement officers performing duties in Minnesota to meet the same minimum qualifications as state-licensed peace officers. Specifically, these officers must hold an associate's or bachelor's degree and satisfy the standards set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board for licensure in Minnesota. The law applies to federal officers from agencies such as the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, and others who are authorized to arrest individuals. Violations of these requirements would be treated as misdemeanors, with investigations handled by designated law enforcement agencies and prosecutions managed by the attorney general.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Mar 17, 2026
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