Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 7: Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; reason for dismissing charges; liability and vicarious liability; assaulting a police officer penalty; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement, requirements, and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated.

In committee Last action March 5, 2026: Author added Repinski

Plain-language summary

HF 7 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; reason for dismissing charges; liability and vicarious liability; assaulting a police officer penalty; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement, requirements, and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated. Primary sponsor: Paul Novotny (Republican). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Author added Repinski.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Novotny (Republican). 27 co-sponsors.