Detention and transport of suspects in vehicles that are not designed for detaining humans and designated as law enforcement vehicles prohibited.
This bill prohibits Minnesota law enforcement officers from detaining or transporting suspects in vehicles not specifically designed for human transport, such as standard patrol cars. It requires all such vehicles to be owned/leased by a law enforcement agency, clearly marked with the agency's identification, and equipped with seats and seat belts for each person transported. Exceptions apply during emergencies threatening life/safety or for undercover operations. The law directly affects police departments and officers who transport detainees, aiming to standardize safe transport conditions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leigh Finke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Aisha Gomez
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alex Falconer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Athena Hollins
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Brad Tabke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Brion Curran
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Cedrick Frazier
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Dan Wolgamott
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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