Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Monday, March 16, 2026
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
12:30 PM, G-15 Capitol
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 12:44pm
Testimony Requests Requests to testify must be submitted by the document deadline. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. Requests should be submitted to judiciary@senate.mn. with the name, title, organization, bill number, and position stated.
Document Requirements 1 page documents should be in PDF format with the file name first listing the organization or individuals name, the SF#, and indicating a position on the file i.e. pro/con/neutral. Documents should be submitted to judiciary@senate.mn. Documents received after the posted deadline or that do not meet the requirements stated may not be included in the hearing.
S.F. 3622: Senator Kreun: Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act technical and conforming changes.
Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3622: Thomas Bray, attorney and Chair of the MCIOA Committee (Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act Committee) of the Real Property Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association; Matt Greenstein, Greenstein and Sellers PLLC
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 3622, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3622: Thomas Bray, attorney and Chair of the MCIOA Committee (Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act Committee) of the Real Property Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association; Matt Greenstein, Greenstein and Sellers PLLC
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 3622, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4115: Senator Limmer: A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu and reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4115: Neha Markanda, Director of CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America) Minnesota; Raj Dash, Hindu community member; Ethan Roberts, Deputy Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4115, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Subcommittee on Committees. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4115: Neha Markanda, Director of CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America) Minnesota; Raj Dash, Hindu community member; Ethan Roberts, Deputy Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4115, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Subcommittee on Committees. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3827: Senator Limmer: Eligibility modification of certain applicants for licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3827: Greg Cook, Executive Director MN Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 3827. Page 3, line 3.11 After "manager" insert "if one exists." MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3827, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3827: Greg Cook, Executive Director MN Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 3827. Page 3, line 3.11 After "manager" insert "if one exists." MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3827, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1857: Senator Maye Quade: Minor access to chatbots for recreational purposes by persons prohibition provision.
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 1857, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 1857, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1886: Senator Maye Quade: Individual communication with artificial intelligence disclosure requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1886: Jarret Catlin, State AI Policy Advisor for TechNet Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to SF 1886. Page 1, line 1.19 delete "a computer" and insert "artificial intelligence" Page 2, line 2.3 delete "a computer" and insert "artificial intelligence" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to SF 1886. Page 1, line 1.9 delete "or" and insert "and" Page 2, line 2.2 delete "the" and insert "an" Page 2, line 2.3 Before the period insert ", including but not limited to through electronic communication, an audio or video call, or an in-person meeting" MOTION PREVAILED 2:25pm - Chair Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas.
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 1886, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1886: Jarret Catlin, State AI Policy Advisor for TechNet Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to SF 1886. Page 1, line 1.19 delete "a computer" and insert "artificial intelligence" Page 2, line 2.3 delete "a computer" and insert "artificial intelligence" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to SF 1886. Page 1, line 1.9 delete "or" and insert "and" Page 2, line 2.2 delete "the" and insert "an" Page 2, line 2.3 Before the period insert ", including but not limited to through electronic communication, an audio or video call, or an in-person meeting" MOTION PREVAILED 2:25pm - Chair Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas.
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 1886, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3661: Senator Latz: Prohibit the sale and possession of ghost guns.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - adopted by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3661: Attorney General Keith Ellison; Eric Maloney, Assistant Attorney General; Brian Gosch, lobbyist and MN state director for the NRA (National Rifle Association) Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations for the MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Latz requested a roll call vote for the motion to recommend SF 3661, as amended, pass and go to the Senate floor. 6/4 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Kreun, Westrom) MOTION PREVAILED 3:09 - Senator Pappas passes the gavel to Chair Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3661, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - adopted by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3661: Attorney General Keith Ellison; Eric Maloney, Assistant Attorney General; Brian Gosch, lobbyist and MN state director for the NRA (National Rifle Association) Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations for the MN Gun Owners Caucus Senator Latz requested a roll call vote for the motion to recommend SF 3661, as amended, pass and go to the Senate floor. 6/4 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Clark, Pappas, Seeberger, Westlin; Nays: Limmer, Holmstrom, Kreun, Westrom) MOTION PREVAILED 3:09 - Senator Pappas passes the gavel to Chair Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3661, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1856: Senator Maye Quade: Usage of artificial intelligence in the utilization review process prohibition provision.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A2 author's amendment- adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1856, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A2 author's amendment- adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1856, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3098: Senator Maye Quade: Prohibition from using artificial intelligence to dynamically set product prices.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - passed by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3098: Will Hagen, Vice President of the MN Retailers Association; Jonathan Cotter, director of Healthcare and Commerce Policy with the MN Chamber of Commerce; Eid Ali, President of Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3098, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - passed by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.3098: Will Hagen, Vice President of the MN Retailers Association; Jonathan Cotter, director of Healthcare and Commerce Policy with the MN Chamber of Commerce; Eid Ali, President of Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3098, as amended and referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee without recommendation. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Completion of Monday, March 9 Agenda SF1856, SF1857, SF1886, SF3098
No new testimony requests will be accepted
All documents previously submitted will be used
No new documents will be accepted.
SF3661 documents and testimony SF3661 was moved from Friday's agenda. Documents and testimony requests from that posting will be used for Monday's hearing.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:38pm
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Kyra Layman, Legislative Assistant (CLA) |