The proposed bill establishes the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account within the special revenue fund, aimed at providing grants to crime victim service providers. It outlines the sources of funding for the account, which includes money deposited, donated, or transferred, as well as any interest earned. The funds will be appropriated to the commissioner of public safety for the Office of Justice Programs, specifically to support direct services and advocacy for victims of various crimes, including sexual assault and domestic violence. The bill mandates that up to ten percent of the appropriation can be used for grant administration and requires annual reporting on the account's financial activities.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to civil marriage license fees, increasing the fees and allocating portions of these fees to the newly established victims of crime account. It introduces new penalties for corporate offenders, requiring courts to impose significant assessments based on the severity of the crime, with collected funds directed to the victims of crime account. Furthermore, it mandates a victim services assessment for certain offenses, with the collected fees also being deposited into the account. The bill includes a provision for transferring funds from the general fund to the victims of crime account in the upcoming fiscal years.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 517.08
2nd Engrossment: 517.08