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MN HF4043
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Witte
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of powers reserved exclusively for peace officers and part-time peace officers to include: drafting and presenting search/arrest warrants, preparing criminal investigation summaries for prosecutors, being assigned primary investigative responsibility, interviewing criminal suspects, conducting lineups, operating emergency vehicles with lights/sirens activated, and wearing police uniforms or badges
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Prohibits non-officers from taking any action that agency policies designate as exclusively for peace officers
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Requires investigations of unauthorized law enforcement practice violations to be conducted by an agency other than the one being investigated
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Maintains misdemeanor penalties for unauthorized practice of law enforcement duties, with repeat violations elevated to gross misdemeanors
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Effective date: August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Powers exclusive to law enforcement officers clarified, and authority to investigate the unauthorized practice of law enforcement duties clarified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
3/5/2026