Process for removing fraudulent business filings established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

HF 2566 establishes the "Minnesota Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act" to address unauthorized or deceptive business filings. It creates a process where a person connected to a business (a "complainant") can submit a formal declaration to the Secretary of State’s Office alleging that a business filing was made without authorization or to misrepresent ownership/identity. The Office reviews the declaration, notifies both the complainant and the alleged "filer," and gives the filer 21 days to respond. If the filer doesn’t respond, the Office deems the filing fraudulent and removes it; false claims in the process are punishable under Minnesota law. This directly affects business owners who file records and individuals reporting suspected fraud.