MN SF1513

Authorizes the Metropolitan Council to issue administrative citations for transit fare evasion and impose civil fines of no less than $35, with authority to establish escalating fine structures for repeat violations.

Establishes a transit enforcement and administrative citation program with three types of transit agents: uniformed transit safety officials (non-peace officers), community service officers, and peace officers, with specific duties limited to fare compliance and passenger safety monitoring.

Requires the Metropolitan Council to implement public safety measures including security cameras with live coverage at all light rail stations and vehicles, public address systems, and real-time active monitoring of passenger activity.

Imposes mandatory transit bans: six months for gross misdemeanor convictions and one year for felony convictions committed in Metropolitan Council transit vehicles or facilities, with intentional violations constituting a misdemeanor.

Requires counties to share costs of transit safety and enforcement programs based on their light rail ridership proportions, and mandates annual legislative reporting on transit safety measures, citation data, and recommendations for program improvements.