This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 200.031, to establish a standard for determining the residence of individuals who are subject to a civil commitment order. The amendment introduces a new provision that specifies that the residence of a person committed to a secure treatment facility as a sexual psychopathic personality or as a sexually dangerous person is defined as the person's last known residential address prior to the issuance of the committal order.

The bill retains existing principles for determining residence, which include factors such as the individual's intention to return to their home, the temporary nature of their living situation, and the location of their family. The new insertion clarifies the residence status for individuals under civil commitment, ensuring that their last known address is recognized for voting and other legal purposes, thereby providing a clear guideline for their residency status during the commitment period.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 200.031
1st Engrossment: 200.031