This bill introduces several amendments to Minnesota statutes aimed at enhancing public safety and refining legal processes related to criminal justice. Key changes include the correction of statutory citations concerning obscene or harassing telephone calls, the establishment of a minimum term of imprisonment for offenders under 18, and a clearer definition of organized retail theft. The bill also updates eligibility standards for retroactive relief for individuals convicted of aiding and abetting felony murder, modifies expungement laws, and mandates fingerprinting for individuals involved in the criminal justice process, with data to be entered into a searchable database. Notably, it replaces the reference to section 609.749 with section 609.79 regarding telephone calls, and specifies that the amendments will take effect the day following final enactment, with certain sections effective July 1, 2024.

Additionally, the bill revises the clemency process by establishing that waiver requests must be granted unless opposed by the governor or a majority of the board. It outlines factors for the commission to consider when recommending clemency, including the nature of the crime and the applicant's rehabilitation. New criteria allow individuals convicted of specific offenses to seek clemency if they did not cause a death or were not major participants in the underlying felony. The notification timeline for individuals convicted under certain statutes is also modified, extending the deadline from December 2023 to July 2024, and allowing those previously denied relief to reapply under the new criteria. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2024, for certain sections, while others take effect the day following final enactment.