The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.05, subdivision 6, to require that all level III predatory offenders placed on intensive supervised release must be subject to electronic surveillance. This amendment specifies that electronic surveillance is a mandatory component of their release conditions, alongside other potential conditions such as unannounced searches, random drug testing, and participation in sex offender programs. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner regarding the activation of electronic surveillance and the necessary preparations that must be made by the inmate prior to release.

Furthermore, the bill includes an appropriation of funds from the general fund to the commissioner of corrections to facilitate the implementation of these changes, with an effective date of August 1, 2025, for offenders placed on intensive supervised release on or after that date. This legislative change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that high-risk offenders are monitored more closely during their reintegration into the community.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 244.05