City attorneys authorized to file delinquency petitions for certain offenses committed by a juvenile when a county attorney declines to file a petition, city attorneys authorized to prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when a county attorney declines to prosecute, administrative subpoenas issuance authorized, and conforming changes made.

HF 1188 authorizes city attorneys to file juvenile delinquency petitions and prosecute certain felony and gross misdemeanor offenses when county attorneys decline to act. It also permits city attorneys to issue administrative subpoenas in specific cases. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes (sections 260B.141, 260B.163, and others) to clarify these procedures, ensuring city-level enforcement options remain available when county prosecutors decline. These provisions apply to cases where county attorneys refuse to pursue charges, effective August 1, 2025.