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 bill defines "mandatory minimum" and outlines the composition of the task force, which includes various stakeholders such as the commissioner of corrections, public defenders, county attorneys, and representatives from victims' rights organizations and civil rights groups. Appointments to the task force must be completed by July 30, 2025, and the first meeting is to be convened by the commissioner of corrections by August 1, 2025.

The task force is tasked with several duties, including collecting and analyzing data on mandatory minimum sentences, reviewing relevant statutes and court decisions, and gathering input from individuals affected by these sentences. It will also evaluate the impact of current laws on public safety and punishment equity. A report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations is due by August 15, 2026, after which the task force will expire. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.