This bill seeks to improve public safety through a series of legislative changes, including the public disclosure of law enforcement data on bail postings and the establishment of mandatory minimum sentences for specific sex trafficking offenses. It mandates that individuals with stays of adjudication in criminal sexual conduct cases register as predatory offenders and requires the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission to maintain a publicly searchable database of criminal sentences. Additionally, county attorneys are required to document and report the reasons for dismissing charges, which must be made available on a public website. The bill also introduces new liabilities for trespassing on critical infrastructure and increases penalties for assaults against police officers.

Key amendments include the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences for fleeing law enforcement, the creation of new felonies related to fleeing officers and entering stolen vehicles, and enhanced penalties for illegal activities affecting critical public service facilities. The bill clarifies the use of mobile tracking devices on stolen or fleeing vehicles and ensures that courts notify relevant agencies when bail is posted for defendants charged with violent crimes. All provisions are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system.

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