MN SF1863

Classifies booking photographs as public data but allows law enforcement to temporarily withhold them if access would adversely affect an active investigation.

Requires anyone requesting a booking photograph to submit their legal name, address, business information (if applicable), the intended purpose and use of the photograph, and all planned publication locations and formats.

Prohibits requiring payment or fees to remove booking photographs from websites or publications and mandates websites prominently display a removal process.

Requires websites/publications to investigate whether individuals pictured were convicted of crimes; photographs must be deleted immediately if no conviction occurred, or limited to first name, last initial, and conviction if convicted.

Establishes civil liability of $500 per posted photograph for violations, increasing to $1,500 per image ($1,500 per disclosure violation) if removal is not completed within 30 days or disclosure agreements are not followed.