MN SF2860

Extends wrongful death action rights to surviving domestic partners, allowing them to present claims and bring actions on equal basis with surviving spouses within one year of death.

Defines "domestic partners" as two same-sex persons who are adults, mentally competent, share financial obligations, live together permanently, have a committed interdependent relationship, are not married to others, and are not related by blood or adoption.

Establishes witness privilege protections for domestic partners equivalent to spousal privilege, including confidentiality of communications during the relationship and exemptions from compelled testimony in civil or criminal proceedings.

Grants domestic partners crime victim rights including the right to reasonable time off work to attend criminal proceedings related to the victim's case, and includes them in victim support and restitution provisions.

Adds domestic partners to trustee appointment procedures for wrongful death actions and includes them in economic loss compensation for crime victims, including loss of support claims reviewable every three years.