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SF 1266

Acceptance of certain gifts permission related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman and 4 co-sponsors

Authorizes accepting certain gifts tied to a public safety officer’s line-of-duty death, with conditions on who may receive them and how they are handled and reported.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 1266

Summary of Minnesota SF 1266

SF 1266, titled “Acceptance of certain gifts permission related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer,” is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Legislature in 2025.

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: SF 1266
  • Title: Acceptance of certain gifts permission related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer
  • Status: Introduced February 13, 2025; referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
  • Introduced by (sponsor): Duckworth (primary)
  • Companion bill: HF 124
  • Subject areas: Law enforcement, public safety, and the public safety department

Purpose and intent (as reflected by the title)

  • The bill appears to aim at creating permission or authorization to accept certain gifts in the context of a line-of-duty death of a public safety officer. The wording suggests establishing conditions under which such gifts may be accepted, likely to clarify eligibility, handling, or reporting related to gifts tied to a line-of-duty death.

Note: The specific provisions, definitions, eligibility criteria, recipients, types of gifts, reporting requirements, and any limits or safeguards are not provided in the summary you shared. The exact statutory language would detail who may accept gifts, what gifts are included, and under what circumstances.

Key provisions (not specified in available summary)

  • The precise scope (who may accept gifts, what kinds of gifts, and to whom they apply) is not listed here.
  • It is also not stated whether the bill includes reporting, transparency, ethics, or conflict-of-interest requirements, or any caps or conditions on acceptance.

Who would be affected

  • Public safety officers and potentially their families or departments involved in line-of-duty death scenarios.
  • Public safety departments and agencies that administer benefits, memorials, or related programs.
  • Any third parties (e.g., donors or organizations) participating in gift-giving linked to such deaths.

Legislative process and timeline

  • Introduction date: February 13, 2025
  • First action: Introduction and initial designation (first reading) on February 13, 2025
  • Committee referral: Judiciary and Public Safety
  • Sponsorship: Duckworth (primary)
  • Related activity: Companion bill HF 124 exists, indicating parallel consideration in the House

How to learn more

  • To see the exact text and provisions, check the Minnesota Legislature website for SF 1266 and HF 124 (companion) to review the bill language, fiscal notes, and any committee amendments.
  • Monitor for updates on subsequent actions (hearings, amendments, and floor votes) in the Judiciary and Public Safety committees.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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