Criminal Justice (Firearms · Public Safety)

This bill appropriates state funds to enhance security for the judiciary and public safety agencies, including specific allocations for protecting the Chief Justice and staffing security units. It establishes a competitive grant program to help courthouses improve their physical safety and security measures, requiring recipients to contribute half of the project costs. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing criminal laws regarding first-degree murder and impersonating a peace officer while creating new offenses related to theft of public funds and misuse of emergency vehicles. The bill also updates firearms policies and authorizes the relevant agencies to create rules to implement these changes.

SF 5066 is a legislative package that combines specific policy changes with funding allocations for the judiciary and public safety sectors in Minnesota. The bill appropriates money for the Supreme Court's security detail, staffing for a judicial security unit, and a grant program to improve courthouse safety. Additionally, it modifies existing laws related to crimes such as theft of public funds, school safety, and impersonating peace officers, while also adjusting statutes concerning emergency vehicles and firearms.