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MN HF3363
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Freiberg
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AI Summary
- Street addresses of individuals on campaign finance reports filed with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, local governments, and school districts would be classified as private data and prohibited from being posted on government websites
- Increases the noncampaign disbursement limit for detection-related security expenses (home security, identity theft monitoring, credit monitoring) from $3,000 to $5,000 per election cycle, and allows up to $25,000 for security services including guards and threat assessments
- Security-related payments by candidates would be exempt from personal contribution limits for candidates who sign public financing agreements, though subject to the noncampaign disbursement caps
- Removes the requirement that candidates certify specific safety concerns (police report, protection order, or reasonable fear) to have their residence address classified as private on candidacy filings
- Requires the Campaign Finance Board and local governments to remove, redact, and repost all existing campaign finance reports within seven days of enactment, with full compliance within six months
Legislative Description
Campaign Finance; street address classified as private data; Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board prohibited from posting private data on its website; noncampaign disbursement use provided for security-related expenses; campaign finance laws modified; disclaimer requirements modified; Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, local governments, and school districts required to remove, modify, and repost reports and statements on websites; certification requirements to have an address classified as private data on an affidavit of candidacy removed; and definitions provided and amended.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
3/9/2026