This bill aims to clarify reporting requirements related to community supervision, exempt federal law enforcement agents from the definition of protective agents, and repeal outdated civil commitment laws concerning incarcerated individuals with mental illness. Key amendments include changes to Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically in sections 326.338, 401.10, and 401.17. Notably, the definition of a protective agent now excludes federal law enforcement agents who transport individuals, and the reporting requirements have been updated to focus on the commissioner's most recent data regarding community supervision populations.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Community Supervision Advisory Committee to develop standards for probation and community supervision, expanding its membership to include representatives from various sectors, including judicial and legal professionals. The committee is tasked with standardizing data classifications across community supervision systems and collecting relevant data for annual reports. Furthermore, the bill repeals sections 253.21 and 253.23 of the Minnesota Statutes, which pertained to the civil commitment of mentally ill prisoners, reflecting a shift towards more current practices in corrections and mental health management.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326.338, 401.10, 401.17