The bill aims to enhance the oversight and regulation of local correctional facilities in Minnesota by introducing new legal language that clarifies the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections. Key provisions include a requirement for the commissioner to inspect local correctional facilities at least once every two years, the establishment of minimum standards for facility management, and the obligation for facility administrators to report critical incidents and deaths. Additionally, inspection reports must be publicly posted on the department's website within 30 days of completion. The bill also proposes the repeal of several subdivisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, to streamline existing regulations and eliminate outdated provisions.

Moreover, the bill establishes a state correctional facilities security audit group responsible for conducting biennial security audits and developing security audit standards. It mandates that any conditional license order specify the minimum standards violated and the necessary corrective actions, while allowing for immediate license suspension if a facility poses an imminent risk of harm. The bill also introduces comprehensive background studies for personnel at licensed facilities serving children and youth and outlines a protocol for reviewing deaths within correctional facilities. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the conditions of confinement and ensure accountability within Minnesota's correctional system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 241.021