MN HF5465

Classifies police body-worn camera footage of state legislators, the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, attorney general, and state agency commissioners as public data.

Maintains existing public classification for footage documenting firearm discharge or use of force resulting in substantial bodily harm by peace officers.

Allows family members of individuals who die from police use of force to inspect all body-worn camera footage within 5 days of request, with law enforcement required to release footage within 14 days unless an active investigation is ongoing.

Permits law enforcement to redact or withhold portions of public footage that are clearly offensive to common sensibilities, subject to court challenge.

Allows any person to bring a district court action to authorize disclosure of private or nonpublic camera data or to challenge redactions, with the court weighing public benefit against potential harms.