Minnesota SF5062: Ban local elected officials 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, April 8, 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] PREVIOUS 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 government" means a member of a city council, mayor, county commissioner, town supervisor, and any other elected official established by a home rule charter, or any employee of a city, county, or town.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Previous nondisclosure agreements restricted.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) A local government must not enter into a previous nondisclosure agreement or other contract restricting public disclosure of information about a potential data center development within the boundaries of the political subdivision.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Any agreement or contract or term of an agreement or contract that violates paragraph (a) is …

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Sponsors

• Cal Bahr (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government
2. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5062?

SF5062 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Ban local elected officials from entering certain nondisclosure agreements.

What does SF5062 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 SF5062?

In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to State and Local Government (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5062?

Cal Bahr (R).

Where is the official record for SF5062?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5062&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate