This bill aims to enhance public safety through a series of measures, including the establishment of a publicly searchable database for criminal sentences maintained by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission. It mandates legislative approval for any changes to the Sentencing Guidelines and requires county attorneys to document and publicly report the reasons for dismissing charges. Additionally, the bill introduces new criminal liabilities for trespassing on critical infrastructure, increases penalties for offenses such as assaulting police officers and fleeing from law enforcement, and establishes mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex trafficking offenses.

The legislation also amends existing laws related to public nuisance, unlawful interference with transit, and the use of mobile tracking devices. It specifies that individuals who assist in public nuisance violations can be charged with a gross misdemeanor if they fail to prevent such violations, and it clarifies the definitions of "airport" and "freeway." Furthermore, the bill allows law enforcement to track stolen vehicles using mobile tracking devices under specific conditions and requires detailed reporting on their use. The effective dates for various provisions are set for August 1, 2025, with some taking effect immediately after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 13.82, 243.166, 609.2325, 253B.185, 526.10, 244.09, 609.2231, 609.322, 609.487, 609.52, 609.594, 609.6055, 609.74, 609.855, 626A.35, 629.53, 629.67, 629.70
2nd Engrossment: 13.82, 243.166, 609.2325, 253B.185, 526.10, 244.09, 609.2231, 609.322, 609.487, 609.52, 609.594, 609.6055, 609.74, 609.855, 626A.35, 629.53, 629.67, 629.70
3rd Engrossment: 13.82, 244.09, 609.2231, 609.322, 609.487, 609.52, 609.594, 609.6055, 609.74, 609.855, 626A.35, 629.53, 629.67, 629.70