Minnesota SF5221: Geolocation data provisions establishment

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to consumer data privacy; governing certain geolocation data; providing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.

From the introduced text, April 23, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to consumer data privacy; governing certain geolocation data; providing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M. Section 1. new text begin [ USE; LIMITATIONS.] 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) "Collect" means buying, renting, gathering, obtaining, receiving, accessing, or otherwise acquiring personal data by any means.] new text end new text begin [ or (2) as an employee, owner, director, officer, or contractor of a company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit entity, or government agency whose communications or transactions with the controller occur solely within the context of the individual's role with the company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit entity, or government agency.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Controller" has the meaning given in section 325M.11, paragraph (h).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (e) "Device" means a physical object that is capable of directly or indirectly connecting to the Internet or another device.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (f) "Personal data" has the meaning given in section 325M.11, paragraph (p).] new text end new text …

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Sponsors

• Eric Lucero (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
2. April 27, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5221?

SF5221 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Geolocation data provisions establishment.

What does SF5221 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to consumer data privacy; governing certain geolocation data; providing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.

What is the status of SF5221?

In committee as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5221?

Eric Lucero (R).

Where is the official record for SF5221?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5221&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate