Published • loading... • Updated
Minnesota House Passes Bill to Increase Security for Lawmakers Amid Rising Threats
The measure creates a new State Patrol security unit and keeps Capitol screening in place after 99 credible threats were reported this year.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota House passed a bill creating a Protective Services Unit within the Minnesota State Patrol to increase security for elected leaders, state officials, and judges.
- The fatal shooting of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, alongside attacks involving Democratic Senator John Hoffman and his family, motivated the security measure.
- Members voted 92-42 to approve the bill, as state officials reported 99 credible threats against lawmakers so far this year compared to 61 during all of 2025.
- The Minnesota Senate must concur on a unified version before the bill reaches Governor Tim Walz, who has indicated he intends to sign the measure.
- Republicans criticized the funding's timing, arguing lawmakers should prioritize student safety first, while Democrats contended the two issues are separate and the attacks demonstrate lawmakers need protection.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Alpha NewsReposted by 
ussanews.com
ussanews.comMinnesota House passes $40 million security package with Republicans divided
Share This StoryOn Wednesday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation that will provide increased security at the Minnesota State Capitol and create a mechanism for state lawmakers to receive protection outside the legislature. That bill, SF 3432, was passed in response to the June 2025 attacks that killed then-House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman and left DFL Sen. John Hoffman seriously injured. While SF 3432 received bip…
Minnesota House backs plan to offer lawmakers security after colleague’s slaying
Lawmakers are weighing additional security measures that would keep in place enhanced Capitol security and allow for State Patrol security for legislators if they face imminent threats.
·Saint Paul, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left1Leaning Right6Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Right
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
67% Right
11%
C 22%
R 67%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
