All towns subjected to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

HF 1898 expands Minnesota's data privacy law to apply to all towns across the state, not just those in the metropolitan area. The bill amends the definition of "political subdivision" in Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include every town, regardless of location. This means all towns must now comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act when handling personal data collected from residents. The key change is removing the existing geographic restriction that previously limited the law's application to certain towns. This policy update ensures consistent data privacy standards for all municipal governments in Minnesota.