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MN HF808

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Engen

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the legislative auditor to bring civil actions or criminal complaints in the office's name for fraud or maladministration of taxpayer-funded programs
  • Preserves state departments' existing legal standing to sue or be sued, which would not be affected by actions brought under this new authority
  • Grants county attorneys explicit authority to prosecute claims of fraud or maladministration in taxpayer-funded programs under Minnesota law
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 3.971, by adding two new subdivisions (10 and 11)

Legislative Description

Legislative auditor allowed to bring a civil or criminal complaint, and authority for attorneys to prosecute certain claims established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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