MN HF3695

Establishes a 15-member Task Force on Standardized Identification for Emergency Responders, including representatives from the Department of Public Safety, State Patrol, fire marshal, law enforcement associations, fire departments, and EMS providers

Requires the task force to design a standardized ID that includes the responder's photograph, name, physical description, type of responder (peace officer, firefighter, EMS), and certifications or a scannable code with that information

Task force must develop an implementation plan covering issuance schedules, application procedures, identity verification, renewals, and procedures for when responders leave the profession or lose their license

First meeting must be convened by August 1, 2026, with appointments completed by July 15, 2026; members serve without compensation and meetings are subject to open meeting law

Report with legislative and funding recommendations due to the legislature by January 15, 2027, after which the task force expires; appropriation amount from the general fund is unspecified in this version