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SF 3833

Establish a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bonnie Westlin

Creates a standing Legislative Commission on Legislative Security to oversee and coordinate ongoing security policies, infrastructure, and procedures for the Minnesota Legislature.

Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 3833

Summary of SF 3833 (Minnesota) – 2025-2026 Session

Title

Establish a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security

Purpose and Intent

SF 3833 would create an official, standing Legislative Commission dedicated to assessing, advising on, and coordinating security measures for the Minnesota Legislature. The bill aims to formalize ongoing oversight of safety and security-related policies, facilities, and procedures affecting legislators, staff, the public, and other stakeholders involved in the legislative process.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Creation of the Commission: Establishes a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security. The commission is intended to oversee security-related concerns across the Legislature, including physical security, cybersecurity, incident response, and related policy developments.
  • Composition and Membership: (Details not provided in the summary. Typically such commissions include legislators, staff, and security experts; the bill would specify membership, terms, and leadership.)
  • Policy Authorities and Duties:
    • Develop and review security policies and best practices for legislative facilities and operations.
    • Recommend security enhancements, protocols, and resource allocations to ensure the safety of members of the Legislature, staff, vendors, and visitors.
    • Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency management agencies, security professionals, and relevant state entities.
    • Monitor security threats and advisories impacting the Legislature and respond with appropriate recommendations.
  • Facilities and Security Upgrades: Potential oversight of security infrastructure, access control, credentialing, and related capital or operating expenditures required to improve protective measures.
  • Training and Procedures: May include requirements for security training, drills, incident reporting, and continuity of operations planning.
  • Reporting and Accountability: The commission would likely be obligated to report findings, recommendations, and progress to the Legislature on a regular basis (e.g., annually or per schedule established in the statute).

Who and What Is Affected

  • Legislature: Members, staff, interns, and visiting constituents would fall under the security policies and procedures the Commission develops.
  • Legislative Facilities: Capitol complex and other legislative workspaces where security upgrades and access controls may be implemented.
  • State and Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Partners: Potential collaboration and coordination for security planning.
  • General Public: Visitors to the Capitol and events hosted by the Legislature may be impacted by enhanced security protocols and access procedures.
  • State Agencies and Vendors: Entities involved in security systems, IT/cybersecurity, and facility management could be affected by requirements and recommendations from the Commission.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Readings: Introduced February 23, 2026; first reading and referral to State and Local Government.
  • Committee Action:
    • February 23, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government.
    • February 23, 2026: (Introduction action noted; the bill moved forward in committee processes.)
    • March 12, 2026: Committee report indicating the bill or version in committee “To pass as amended” and re-referred to Rules and Administration.
    • April 7, 2026: Committee report with a recommendation “To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government.”
  • Next Steps: After passing in committee (as amended), the bill would proceed to further floor action (e.g., Rules and Administration, then full chamber consideration) per Minnesota legislative procedure.

What This Means in Practice

  • Establishing a dedicated security commission formalizes ongoing risk assessment and governance for legislative security.
  • It would create structured oversight for security upgrades, procedures, and resource decisions.
  • If enacted, expect detailed policy proposals, potential capital investments in security infrastructure, and ongoing interagency coordination.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific sections or add a proposed outline of potential governance structure (e.g., member terms, chair duties) based on typical Minnesota legislative commissions.

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

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