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MN HF3477
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Long
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AI Summary
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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
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Prevailing plaintiffs are entitled to damages, injunctive relief, and mandatory reasonable attorney fees and costs
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Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for filing civil rights claims under this section
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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
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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