The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.17, subdivision 3, to update the eligibility criteria for offenders seeking participation in the challenge incarceration program. The amendments specify that offenders convicted of certain serious crimes, including murder, manslaughter, and other violent offenses, remain ineligible. Notably, the bill introduces a new clause that explicitly states offenders committed to the commissioner's custody for a violation of section 152.021, subdivision 1, are also excluded from eligibility.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and adjustments to the existing clauses, renumbering them accordingly. For instance, the previous clauses regarding offenders who require registration under section 243.166 and those who have been placed in segregation have been modified to reflect the new numbering system. The bill also includes an effective date, stating that the changes will take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 244.17