The bill establishes a Task Force on Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Minnesota, aimed at collecting and analyzing data related to the charging, convicting, and sentencing of individuals subject to mandatory minimum sentences. The task force will assess whether current laws and practices promote public safety and equity in sentencing, and it will make recommendations to the legislature based on its findings. The task force will consist of various members, including representatives from the corrections department, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public defenders, county attorneys, law enforcement, victims' rights organizations, and individuals with relevant expertise or personal experience with mandatory minimum sentences.

The task force is required to meet regularly, collect and analyze relevant data, and submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2026. The task force will also examine the benefits and unintended consequences of existing laws and practices related to mandatory minimum sentences. It is set to expire the day after submitting its report. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration with local law enforcement, the judicial branch, and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing laws.