MinnesotaHF 367694th Legislature, 2025-2026HouseWALLET

Safe at Home program; protections, remedies, and various provisions provided and modified; and criminal penalties established.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Courts must protect participants’ home addresses

Courts generally cannot order disclosure of a Safe at Home participant’s actual address unless essential evidence requires it. There must be no practical alternative, and the interest in disclosure must outweigh the safety risk. Participants must receive notice and a chance to present safety evidence. Orders must include written findings, limit disclosure to what is necessary, and go to the Secretary of State. The Secretary can seek reconsideration or join the case; enforcement normally waits at least 30 days after service. A court can waive these written-order safeguards with a written finding that they violate a defendant’s speedy-trial rights. In criminal cases, courts must order disclosure when needed to protect a defendant’s constitutional right to confront witnesses.

Equal services for Safe at Home participants

People and businesses cannot deny services or set different terms because someone participates in Minnesota’s Safe at Home program. This protection covers housing, banking, education, and other services. Participants can bring a civil case asking a court to stop discrimination, alongside other available remedies.

Private business addresses for participating owners

Safe at Home participants can register a business using the address designated by Minnesota’s Secretary of State. A business registered there is covered by the owner’s program status. To open a business account, financial institutions must accept that address together with the participant’s Safe at Home street address. The business, rather than the owner personally, is the financial institution’s customer.

Emancipated minors gain address privacy

Emancipated minors can apply directly to Minnesota’s Safe at Home address privacy program. They do not need a parent or guardian to apply for them. Applicants must reasonably believe they are abuse, harassment, or stalking victims, or fear for their safety. They must live in Minnesota or commit to moving there within 60 days. People required to register as predatory offenders cannot enroll.

Private addresses on participants’ licenses and IDs

Safe at Home participants can use the designated address on their current, unexpired program card for Minnesota licenses and IDs. It counts as both their residence address and permanent mailing address. An unexpired program card also counts as one of two required residence documents for a driver’s license. The card must show the applicant’s name and principal Minnesota residence address. Applicants still need a second accepted document.

Criminal penalties protect Safe at Home participants

The law strengthens criminal enforcement of Safe at Home protections. A prohibited act is a misdemeanor when no other criminal or civil penalty applies. This rule is no longer limited to acts prohibited as of February 1, 2015. A prohibited act that causes bodily harm is a felony.

Officials must learn Safe at Home protections

Minnesota’s judicial education program must cover Safe at Home protections and related court proceedings. Peace officers with license renewal dates on or after June 30, 2022, must receive at least one hour of program training. The Secretary of State or a group approved by that office must provide the officer training. Each executive-branch agency must name a program coordinator by August 1, 2026; otherwise, the agency head serves. Coordinators answer participant questions about protected data, serve as program contacts, and explain agency duties to staff and leaders.

Guardians need court orders for enrollment

Guardians applying to Safe at Home for an eligible minor or incapacitated person must include a court order. The order must establish guardianship or legal custody. For a minor, the adult must have court-approved custody that cannot end without a court order.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jim Nash
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Clark
Affiliation unavailable
Patricia Mueller
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 200 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/28/2026

Third Reading

Yes: 66 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

Passage

Yes: 134 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Secretary of State Chapter 67
5/5/2026Senate
Governor's action Approval
5/5/2026Senate
Third reading Passed vote: 66-0
4/28/2026Senate
Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken
4/28/2026Senate
Returned from Senate
4/28/2026House
Second reading
4/22/2026Senate
Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF3959
4/22/2026Senate
Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF3959, now on General Orders
4/21/2026Senate
Introduction and first reading
4/21/2026Senate
Received from House
4/21/2026Senate
Bill was passed vote: 134-0
4/20/2026House
Third reading
4/20/2026House
Author added Mueller
4/16/2026House
House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Monday, April 20, 2026
4/16/2026House
Second reading
3/18/2026House
Committee report, to adopt as amendeda
3/18/2026House
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Transportation Finance and Policy
3/9/2026House
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to State Government Finance and Policya
3/2/2026House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
2/25/2026House

Bill Text

1st Engrossment
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2nd Engrossment
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Introduction
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