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 that county attorneys record and report the reasons for dismissing charges, and it introduces mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex trafficking offenses. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for assaulting police officers, creates new liabilities for trespassing on critical infrastructure, and introduces new crimes related to fleeing from law enforcement and being in stolen vehicles. The effective date for many provisions is set for August 1, 2025.

The bill also 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 fail to prevent the violation. Furthermore, it clarifies the definitions of "airport" and "freeway," increases penalties for unlawful interference with transit, and modifies regulations regarding the use of mobile tracking devices on stolen vehicles. The bill ensures that courts notify relevant agencies when bail is posted for individuals charged with violent crimes, with appropriations allocated for the development and maintenance of the new database.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 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
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