Minnesota HF4814: Local elected officials banned from entering certain nondisclosure agreements.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to local government; banning local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

From the introduced text, March 27, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to local government; banning local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [471.372] NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Data center" has the meaning given in section 216B.02, subdivision 11.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Local elected official" means a member of a city council, mayor, county commissioner, watershed district manager, town supervisor, and any other elected official established by a home rule charter.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Nondisclosure agreements restricted.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) A local elected official must not enter into a nondisclosure agreement or other contract restricting public disclosure of information about a potential data center development within the boundaries of the political subdivision represented by the official.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Any agreement or contract or term of an agreement or contract that violates paragraph (a) is void and unenforceable.] …

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Sponsors

• John Huot (D) · primary sponsor
• Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
• Kari Rehrauer (D)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Author added Rehrauer
2. April 9, 2026: Author added Zeleznikar
3. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations

Common questions

What is HF4814?

HF4814 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Local elected officials banned from entering certain nondisclosure agreements.

What does HF4814 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to local government; banning local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 471.

What is the status of HF4814?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Rehrauer (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4814?

John Huot (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4814?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4814&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house