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MN HF48

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Vang

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2020 1st Special Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions based on sexual abuse committed by a peace officer, allowing such actions to be commenced at any time.

  • Suspends the running of the statute of limitations for civil actions against peace officers during any criminal investigation, criminal prosecution, or misconduct investigation by a political subdivision, state law enforcement agency, or the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions caused by a peace officer, allowing such actions to be commenced at any time after the death of the decedent.

  • Makes all provisions effective retroactively to causes of action that arose before enactment, provided the limitations period has not yet expired.

Legislative Description

Civil statute of limitations for peace officer actions extended, and civil statute of limitations during peace officer investigations tolled.

Last Action

Author added Xiong, J.

6/19/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy6/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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