SF 956 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Searches and seizures without a warrant or court order by conservation officers prohibition and requiring receipts to be provided for persons from whom property is seized

SF 956 prohibits Minnesota conservation officers from conducting searches or seizures without a warrant or court order, except in emergencies or with the person's consent. It requires officers to provide a written receipt to anyone from whom property is seized. The bill affects conservation officers enforcing natural resource laws (such as hunting and fishing regulations) and the public they interact with during enforcement. The law amends multiple Minnesota statutes to implement these requirements for property seizures.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Feb 3, 2025
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