Minnesota HF4929 establishes criminal penalties for failing to report theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds.

Minnesota HF4929 amends state law to impose criminal penalties on employees or officers who fail to report theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds. The bill requires these individuals to promptly report such incidents to the legislative auditor unless doing so would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. The penalties for non-compliance are established as gross misdemeanors. This change takes effect August 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4929 establishes criminal penalties for failing to report theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds.

Minnesota HF4929 amends state law to impose criminal penalties on employees or officers who fail to report theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds. The bill requires these individuals to promptly report such incidents to the legislative auditor unless doing so would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. The penalties for non-compliance are established as gross misdemeanors. This change takes effect August 1, 2026.