This bill addresses public safety by establishing that undocumented noncitizens, referred to as "undocumented offenders," are ineligible for early release from incarceration and for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.133, by adding a new subdivision that explicitly states that undocumented noncitizens residing in the U.S. without proper authorization cannot benefit from sentence adjustments. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, [244.52], which outlines that undocumented offenders are not eligible for any programs or credits that would reduce their term of imprisonment, including early supervised release and earned incentive release credit.

The bill mandates that the commissioner of corrections must ensure that undocumented offenders serve their full term of imprisonment, including any disciplinary confinement periods, before being released. The effective date for these provisions is set for the day following final enactment. Overall, the legislation aims to restrict the legal options available to undocumented noncitizens within the criminal justice system in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.133