Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Friday, March 27, 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
9:30 AM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
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 Oumou Verbeten called the meeting to order at 9:39am
Completed 12pm
S.F. 4531: Senator Wiklund: Mental health grants appropriation.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4531, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4531, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 281: Senator Lang: Coercion crime that causes great bodily harm or death of the victim criminal penalty enhancement provision.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 281, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 281, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4627: Senator Clark: Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit funding increase and appropriation.
Be laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4616: Senator Pappas: Clemency Review Commission appropriation.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A3 amendment as amended - prevails The following individuals testified on S.F.4616: Carli Stark, Clemency Review Commission Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the A3 amendment. Page 1, line 26 Delete Page 1, line 27 Delete MOTION FAILED 10:34 am - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4616, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A3 amendment as amended - prevails The following individuals testified on S.F.4616: Carli Stark, Clemency Review Commission Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the A3 amendment. Page 1, line 26 Delete Page 1, line 27 Delete MOTION FAILED 10:34 am - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4616, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4543: Senator Koran: Require the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to perform background checks at the request of the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4543: Judy Randall, Legislative Auditor 10:43 Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4543, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4543: Judy Randall, Legislative Auditor 10:43 Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4543, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4633: Senator Latz: State program fraud tip line public relations campaign appropriation.
10:49am Senator Pappas passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
10:49am Senator Pappas passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 1163: Senator Marty: Office of Animal Protection establishment and appropriation.
Senator Pappas moved an oral amendment to the SF 1163. Page 5, line 19, Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 5, line 22, Delete everything before the second dollar sign, delete "are" and replace with "is" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 1163. Page 1, line 20 - delete Page 1, line 21 - delete everything up to and including the preiod MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1163, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moved an oral amendment to the SF 1163. Page 5, line 19, Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 5, line 22, Delete everything before the second dollar sign, delete "are" and replace with "is" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to SF 1163. Page 1, line 20 - delete Page 1, line 21 - delete everything up to and including the preiod MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1163, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4511: Senator Marty: Prohibit certain wagers and other activities regarding prediction markets.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A5 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to SF 4511. Page 4, line 18-20 Delete MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4511, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A5 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to SF 4511. Page 4, line 18-20 Delete MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4511, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3173: Senator Boldon: Prohibit private equity company ownership of single-family homes.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A9 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3173, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A9 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3173, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4284: Senator Seeberger: Identity definition modification for purposes of identity theft crime.
12:10 pm - Senator Latz dismisses the committee for lunch break 1:14pm - Senator Latz calls the committee back to order The following individuals testified on S.F.4284: Superintendent Drew Evans, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Be laid over.
12:10 pm - Senator Latz dismisses the committee for lunch break 1:14pm - Senator Latz calls the committee back to order The following individuals testified on S.F.4284: Superintendent Drew Evans, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Be laid over.
S.F. 4843: Senator Seeberger: Off-road vehicle trails agritourism immunity modifications.
Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4843, as amended, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4843, as amended, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4206: Senator Seeberger: Fraud prevention in registrations, licenses, passes, and permits issued by the commissioner provision.
1:25 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Limmer The following individuals testified on S.F.4206: Lt. Colonel Robert Gorecki, Enforcement Assistant Director, DNR
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4206, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
1:25 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Limmer The following individuals testified on S.F.4206: Lt. Colonel Robert Gorecki, Enforcement Assistant Director, DNR
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4206, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4301: Senator Westlin: Domestic abuse definition and provisions modifications, Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes Task Force establishment, and appropriation.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4301: Jana Williams, aunt of domestic violence victim Allison Lussier; Jess Palyan, Policy Program Manager, Violence Free MN; Joel Carlson, MAJ; Ryan Alver, community advocate
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4301, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4301: Jana Williams, aunt of domestic violence victim Allison Lussier; Jess Palyan, Policy Program Manager, Violence Free MN; Joel Carlson, MAJ; Ryan Alver, community advocate
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4301, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4294: Senator Westlin: Uniform procedure establishment for imposition, implementation, and oversight of firearms restrictions resulting from certain criminal convictions and judicial orders.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4294: Jess Palyan, Policy Program Manager, Violence Free MN; Jana Williams, aunt of domestic violence victim Allison Lussier
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4294, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4294: Jess Palyan, Policy Program Manager, Violence Free MN; Jana Williams, aunt of domestic violence victim Allison Lussier
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4294, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3650: Senator Draheim: Prohibit manufacturers from advertising prescription drugs on television.
Senator Pappas moves the A3 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3650: Emily Mcgann, PhRMA 3:06pm- Senator Limmer passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3650, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moves the A3 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3650: Emily Mcgann, PhRMA 3:06pm- Senator Limmer passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3650, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2233: Senator Gustafson: Yellow Alert System establishment Task Force creation provision and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2233: Alexie Stefanie, constituent Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 2233. Page 2, line 17 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 2, line 23 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 3, line 18 Delete "2026" and insert "2027" Page 3, line 26 Delete "2026" and insert "2027" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2233, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2233: Alexie Stefanie, constituent Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 2233. Page 2, line 17 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 2, line 23 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" Page 3, line 18 Delete "2026" and insert "2027" Page 3, line 26 Delete "2026" and insert "2027" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2233, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4735: Senator Gustafson: Age deception cases criminal sentencing modifications.
3:17pm - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 4735, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
3:17pm - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Pappas
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 4735, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4760: Senator Latz: Criminal conviction employment or occupation provisions modifications.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A2 amendment to the A1 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Latz moves adoption of the A3 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment as amended - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4760: Megan Gallagher, Legislative Director at the MN Department of Public Safety; Kelly Haff, Legislative Director at the MN Department of Corrections; Erik Anderson, Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minnesota Management and Budget 3:30 pm - Senator Pappas passes the gavel back to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4760, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A2 amendment to the A1 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Latz moves adoption of the A3 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment as amended - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.4760: Megan Gallagher, Legislative Director at the MN Department of Public Safety; Kelly Haff, Legislative Director at the MN Department of Corrections; Erik Anderson, Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minnesota Management and Budget 3:30 pm - Senator Pappas passes the gavel back to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4760, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4691: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Direct Care and Treatment data requirements modifications.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moves adoption of the A4 amendment Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the A4 amendment. Page 1, lines 26-29, Delete MOTION PREVAILED
Be laid over.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moves adoption of the A4 amendment Senator Holmstrom moved an oral amendment to the A4 amendment. Page 1, lines 26-29, Delete MOTION PREVAILED
Be laid over.
S.F. 4703: Senator Latz: Extreme risk protection orders application, securement, and enforcement processes provisions modifications.
4:01pm - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Holmstrom offers adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Holmstrom offers adoption of the A3 amendment - fails by voice
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4703, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
4:01pm - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Holmstrom offers adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Holmstrom offers adoption of the A3 amendment - fails by voice
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4703, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4474: Senator Rasmusson: Online sweepstakes games prohibition provision.
4:40pm - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4474, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
4:40pm - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4474, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4379: Senator Maye Quade: Municipalities prohibition from entering into nondisclosure agreements.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A6 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4379, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moves adoption of the A6 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4379, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 784: Senator Coleman: Judicially ordered firearms restrictions for abusing parties enforcement provision.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 4602: Senator Coleman: Notification to a petitioner requirement upon service of a harassment restraining order.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4602, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4602, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
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Testimony provided in a previous hearing will not be taken
Time Blocks To the extent possible, member bills may be heard in these time frames. Members of the committee may have their bill heard at any point throughout the day.
Secondary/Tertiary Jurisdiction Bills Bills may be added with limited committee jurisdiction. Testimony or documents to provisions other than those explicitly within the purview of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will not be accepted.
Additional bills will be added Bills will be heard in a different order than listed on this posting.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59pm
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Kyra Layman, Legislative Assistant (CLA) |