The proposed bill seeks to enhance public safety through a series of measures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system. Key provisions include the establishment of a publicly searchable database for criminal sentences maintained by the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, which will require legislative approval for any changes to the Sentencing Guidelines. Additionally, the bill mandates that county attorneys record and report the reasons for dismissing charges, making this information publicly accessible. It also introduces mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex trafficking offenses, new criminal liabilities related to trespassing on critical infrastructure, and increased penalties for offenses such as assaulting police officers and fleeing from law enforcement.

Moreover, the bill amends existing Minnesota statutes concerning public nuisance laws, unlawful interference with transit, and the use of mobile tracking devices. It establishes that individuals who intentionally recruit or assist others in committing public nuisance violations can be charged with a gross misdemeanor if they do not prevent the violation. The bill also raises the maximum imprisonment for unlawful interference with transit from 90 days to 364 days and increases the associated fines. Additionally, it clarifies the conditions for using mobile tracking devices on stolen or fleeing vehicles and requires courts to notify relevant agencies when a surety bond is posted for defendants charged with violent crimes. All amendments are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, for crimes committed on or after that date, with some provisions taking effect immediately following 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