The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes to include local correctional officers under the Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act, thereby expanding the definition of "correctional officer" to encompass those employed by local correctional or detention facilities. Specifically, it modifies section 241.026, subdivision 1, to clarify that a correctional officer can be employed by the state or a correctional facility, and it introduces a new definition in section 626.89, subdivision 1, that explicitly defines a correctional officer as someone employed in a security capacity at a local correctional or detention facility.

Additionally, the bill updates section 626.89, subdivision 2, to ensure that the procedures and provisions outlined apply not only to law enforcement agencies and government units but also to local correctional and detention facilities. This legislative change aims to enhance the disciplinary procedures applicable to local correctional officers, ensuring they are afforded the same protections and processes as their counterparts in state employment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 241.026, 626.89