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 personal or academic experience.

The task force is required to meet regularly, collect extensive data on mandatory minimum sentences, and gather input from affected individuals and families. It will analyze the implications of current statutes and practices, including their impact on public safety and appropriate punishment. A report detailing the task force's findings and recommendations must be submitted to legislative committees by August 15, 2026, after which the task force will expire. The bill is effective immediately upon final enactment.