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Commission discusses ALPR and body-camera reporting requirements; approves Nov. 20 minutes
Summary
Members of the Legislative Commission on Data Practices discussed reporting requirements for automatic license plate readers (ALPR) and body-worn cameras and heard public testimony on enforcement of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Rep. Steve Elkins moved to approve Nov. 20 minutes; the motion prevailed.
Members of the Legislative Commission on Data Practices discussed reporting requirements for automatic license plate readers (ALPR) and body-worn cameras on Dec. 11, 2025, noting issues raised in prior testimony and the possibility of statutory updates to reporting obligations.
The commission also considered enforcement and compliance topics tied to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; the meeting record shows multiple public commenters provided testimony on enforcement and ideas for improvement, including Kristi Lahti-Johnson (Hennepin County), Amanda Brodhag (Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office), Tori Kee (League of Minnesota Cities), Dr. Bibi Neumann, Steve Kron, Bob Cattanach, John Kasper and Don Gemberling. The transcript does not record detailed positions or direct quotes from those commenters.
In procedural business, Rep. Steve Elkins moved to approve the Nov. 20, 2025 meeting minutes; the motion prevailed. The commission adjourned at 11:46 AM.
