The Overview
Minnesota passed HF 4151, a law that modifies eligibility requirements for certain applicants seeking licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents. [](#ngr-9e521dd3-6e5c-4547-bd09-38214ec3e05a)
The law removes partnerships as a recognized entity type for private detective and protective agent licenses and modifies licensing requirements for corporations. Gov. Tim Walz (DFL-MN) signed the bill May 12, and it took effect Aug. 1.
What the Law Does
HF 4151 amends Minnesota statutes governing licenses for private detectives and protective agents. The law removes partnerships from the definitions of applicants and license holders, leaving individuals and corporations eligible to apply for and hold licenses.
For corporate applicants, the law requires the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, qualified representative and Minnesota manager, if one exists, to meet applicable licensing requirements. It also requires corporate applications to be signed by the chief executive officer, chief financial officer and qualified representative, as well as the Minnesota manager if the corporation's principal place of business is outside Minnesota.
Rep. Paul Witte (R-MN) authored the bill with Rep. Brion Curran (DFL-MN). Sen. Warren Limmer (R-MN) authored the Senate companion, SF 3827.
The Debate
The House passed HF 4151 unanimously April 30 by a vote of 133-0. The Senate took up the bill as a Special Order and passed it unanimously May 6 by a vote of 66-0.
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