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SF 4095

Commissioner of commerce and commissioner of health access permission to certain data collected

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Melissa Wiklund

SF 4095 authorizes Minnesota's commerce and health commissioners to access previously restricted data for regulatory enforcement and compliance monitoring.

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Bill Summary · SF 4095

Legislative bill overview

SF 4095 permits Minnesota's Commissioners of Commerce and Health to access certain data that is currently restricted or protected. The bill specifically authorizes data sharing between these two state agencies for purposes related to their regulatory responsibilities. The exact categories of data to be shared are defined within the bill's provisions.

Why is this important

Data access directly affects regulatory effectiveness—agencies need information to enforce consumer protection laws, monitor market conditions, and ensure public health compliance. However, expanded data sharing also raises questions about privacy protections and how personal or business information will be used and safeguarded across government agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and data security: Clarification needed on what "certain data" includes and whether individual privacy protections remain adequate during inter-agency sharing
  • Business confidentiality: Companies may worry about competitive information or proprietary data being accessed by multiple state agencies
  • Scope and limitations: The bill's language about "permission to certain data" is vague and may lack clear restrictions on how agencies can use shared information beyond their stated purposes

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

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