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MN HF4500

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Paul Novotny

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits peace officers from being discharged, disciplined, or threatened with discipline by state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies based on a prosecutor's determination that they failed to disclose exculpatory evidence or inclusion on a Brady-Giglio list.

  • Defines "Brady-Giglio list" as a designation of peace officers deemed Brady-impaired by prosecutors, including officers who may not have disclosed all impeachment information or violated pretrial discovery rules.

  • Establishes a task force led by the Commissioner of Public Safety consisting of the Attorney General, a district court judge, and representatives from eight law enforcement and attorney associations.

  • Task force must examine and recommend on disclosure of officer personnel files, implementing a statewide Brady-Giglio system, identifying impartial investigation entities, and establishing procedures and due process protections for list placement and removal.

  • Task force must submit findings and recommendations to legislative committees by December 1, 2022, and expires upon report submission.

Legislative Description

Peace officer excluded from discipline for inclusion on Brady-Giglio list, task force established to exam list, and report required.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy3/21/2022

Full Bill Text

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