This bill aims to enhance the cultural programming for American Indian incarcerated individuals within the Minnesota correctional system, clarifying the responsibilities of the commissioner of corrections in developing policies that provide essential cultural and spiritual programming. The bill modifies existing statutes to replace the term "inmates" with "incarcerated individuals" and introduces new programming goals, such as improving understanding of American Indian culture among Department of Corrections staff and fostering partnerships with Tribal Nations to address the unique needs of this population. Additionally, it clarifies reporting requirements related to community supervision and exempts federal law enforcement agents from the definition of protective agents.

Furthermore, the bill repeals outdated civil commitment laws concerning incarcerated individuals with mental illness, specifically sections 253.21 and 253.23 of the Minnesota Statutes. It also establishes a Community Supervision Advisory Committee to develop standards for probation and community supervision, ensuring that the committee reflects geographic and demographic diversity. The committee is tasked with standardizing data collection across community supervision systems and reporting on various metrics related to supervision, including violation rates and demographics, to enhance transparency and accountability in the correctional system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326.338, 401.10, 401.17
1st Engrossment: 241.80, 326.338, 401.10, 401.17