This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 243.90, to require that only biological female inmates be housed at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee. The amendment specifies that the commissioner of corrections is responsible for placing only biological females in this facility, replacing the previous language that allowed for the placement of "persons." Additionally, the bill mandates that any inmates currently housed at the facility who are not biological females must be transferred to another facility within seven days of the bill's enactment, with this requirement set to expire on January 1, 2026.

The bill also includes a provision stating that it will take effect the day following its final enactment. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in the housing policy for inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee, emphasizing the biological classification of inmates in determining their placement within the corrections system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 243.90