Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4602: Notification to a petitioner requirement upon service of a harassment restraining order
Status: In committee, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to civil law; requiring notification to a petitioner upon service of a harassment restraining order; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748, by adding a subdivision.
From the introduced text, March 17, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to civil law; requiring notification to a petitioner upon service of a harassment restraining order; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 5d.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Notice to petitioner.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Upon a petitioner's request, before a sheriff, law enforcement officer, or other peace officer serves a respondent with a temporary restraining order or restraining order issued under this section, the sheriff or officer must make reasonable efforts to notify the petitioner at least 24 hours before service that the respondent will be served with the order. For purposes of this subdivision, reasonable efforts include but are not limited to texting, calling, or emailing the petitioner if the petitioner's contact information is available to the sheriff, law enforcement officer, or peace officer. ] new text end
Sponsors
- Julia Coleman (R) · primary sponsor
- Judy Seeberger (D)
- Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Oumou Verbeten
- : Second reading
- : Comm report: To pass
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF4602?
- SF4602 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Notification to a petitioner requirement upon service of a harassment restraining order.
- What does SF4602 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to civil law; requiring notification to a petitioner upon service of a harassment restraining order; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.748, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of SF4602?
- In committee as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Author added Oumou Verbeten (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4602?
- Julia Coleman (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4602?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4602&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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