The proposed bill establishes the 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" as legislatively defined sentencing requirements that mandate a minimum period of commitment for certain offenses.

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 impacted by mandatory minimum sentences. It is required to meet regularly, collect data, and analyze the implications of mandatory minimum sentences, including their effects on public safety and justice. A report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations must be submitted by August 15, 2026, after which the task force will expire. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.