Minnesota HF1567 extends personal information protections to peace officers, aligning them with those for judicial officials.

Minnesota HF1567 amends state statutes to extend personal information protections to peace officers, similar to those already in place for judicial officials. The bill defines personal information to include residential addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of peace officers and their families. It prohibits the public posting of this information without consent and allows peace officers to request its removal from the internet. Violations can result in civil actions for damages, court costs, and attorney fees.

Minnesota HF1567 extends personal information protections to peace officers, aligning them with those for judicial officials.

Minnesota HF1567 amends state statutes to extend personal information protections to peace officers, similar to those already in place for judicial officials. The bill defines personal information to include residential addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of peace officers and their families. It prohibits the public posting of this information without consent and allows peace officers to request its removal from the internet. Violations can result in civil actions for damages, court costs, and attorney fees.