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HF3782

Law requiring notice when chemical irritants are used in buildings

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:39 AM

In one sentence

This bill requires peace officers to tell building owners and residents if they use chemical sprays, smoke screens, or distraction devices inside a structure, and it asks the state commissioner of public safety to create a standard form for this warning.

What it does

  • Requires peace officers to give notice to building owners and occupants when chemical irritants, smoke screens, or diversionary devices are used inside a building.
  • Mandates that law enforcement agencies share details about specific products deployed if requested by the owner, tenant, insurer, or cleaning service.
  • Directs the commissioner of public safety to create a standard form for notifying people about these deployments.
  • States that the notice must mention specialized cleanup might be needed and how to get more information from police.

Who it affects

  • Peace officers and law enforcement agencies
  • Building owners, tenants, insurers, and cleaning service providers in Minnesota
  • The commissioner of public safety

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not state a specific date when it will take effect.
  • It only applies to chemical irritants, smoke screens, and diversionary devices deployed inside buildings as defined by Minnesota Statutes chapter 609.581.

Plain language

Terms to know

Chemical irritant
A substance deployed by peace officers that causes irritation.
Smoke screen or diversionary device
Items used to create smoke or distraction during police operations inside a building.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Chemical irritant used in buildings disclosure required, and commissioner of public safety required to develop a standard form.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Presented to Governor 05/04/2026House
  2. Presentment date 05/04/2026Senate
  3. Returned from SenateHouse
  4. Special OrderSenate
  5. Comm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders SF4144Senate
  6. Received from HouseSenate
  7. AmendedHouse
  8. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Monday, April 20, 2026House
  9. Committee report, to adopt as amendedHouse
  10. Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil LawHouse
  11. Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and PolicyHouse