MN HF1003

Permits counties, cities, towns, and joint powers entities to donate surplus equipment to nonprofit organizations formed under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Defines "surplus equipment" as equipment from local government public works departments, cellular phones, and emergency medical and firefighting equipment that no longer meets industry standards or has minimal resale value.

Requires local governments to adopt a policy before making donations that specifies criteria for determining surplus equipment and eligible nonprofit recipients, and requires disclosure that equipment may be defective and unreliable for safety purposes.

Shields municipalities from tort liability claims arising from donated surplus equipment use, except for claims directly resulting from fraud or intentional misrepresentation.