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MN HF3477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Creates a state civil rights cause of action allowing individuals to sue anyone who, acting under color of law, deprives them of rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or Minnesota Constitution

  • Prevailing plaintiffs are entitled to damages, injunctive relief, and mandatory reasonable attorney fees and costs

  • Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for filing civil rights claims under this section

  • Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from entering voluntary collaborations, task forces, or partnerships with federal agencies unless the federal agency agrees in writing to abide by both constitutions and accept liability for constitutional violations

  • Effective the day following final enactment and applies to all pending and future civil actions

Legislative Description

Cause of action for violations of civil rights under color of law created, and state and local collaboration agreements with federal law enforcement agencies regulated.

Last Action

Author added Clardy

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy2/25/2026
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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