MN HF2288

Requires government entities to obtain a court order based on probable cause before accessing location information from electronic devices, with limited exceptions for emergency situations, stolen devices, emergency service calls, and informed consent.

Establishes a new statute (626A.42) defining "location information" as data about an electronic device's location generated from operation of the device, electronic communication services, remote computing services, or location information services.

Limits court orders for location data collection to an initial period not exceeding 60 days or the time necessary to achieve the investigative objective, whichever is shorter, with extensions requiring separate judicial approval under the same standards.

Requires courts to seal location data collection orders for 90 days or until the investigation objective is achieved (whichever is shorter) and mandates notice to affected persons within 90 days after the order is unsealed, unless the prosecutor demonstrates reasonable grounds that disclosure would harm the investigation.

Directs the state court administrator to report biennially to the legislature on all location information orders and denied applications, including details on offenses, collection methods, and identifying information about investigating officers.