This bill aims to enhance public safety in Minnesota by introducing various amendments related to domestic abuse, correctional facilities, and victim assistance programs. A significant change is the replacement of the term "battered women" with "domestic abuse victims" across multiple statutes, promoting more inclusive language. The bill also establishes new provisions for the management of controlled substances, the licensure of private detectives, and the handling of data by the Department of Public Safety. It mandates the reporting of domestic abuse incidents by law enforcement and introduces stricter guidelines for the detention and release of individuals charged with domestic abuse-related offenses. Additionally, it outlines new regulations for local correctional facilities, including requirements for reporting deaths and critical incidents, and establishes death review teams to assess preventable mortality.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the needs of marginalized communities by creating offices dedicated to missing and murdered Indigenous women and Black women and girls, enhancing data collection and advocacy efforts. It also updates the licensing and regulation processes for private detectives and protective agents, emphasizing individual qualifications and responsibilities. The bill includes provisions for electronic monitoring of individuals arrested for domestic abuse and mandates that counseling services for offenders be conducted in separate sessions. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the accountability and transparency of public safety measures while ensuring that victims of domestic abuse and other crimes receive the necessary support and protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 364.03, 364.05
1st Engrossment: 364.03, 364.05
2nd Engrossment: 8.16, 12.221, 13.69, 13.6905, 13.871, 116L.362, 119A.37, 142G.12, 142G.53, 152.027, 203B.06, 203B.11, 241.021, 241.69, 256D.02, 256G.02, 257.75, 260E.02, 299A.85, 299A.90, 299C.05, 299C.065, 299C.46, 326.32, 326.33, 326.3381, 326.3382, 326.3385, 326.3386, 364.03, 364.05, 518B.02, 609.133, 609.19, 609.27, 609.3471, 609.522, 609.527, 609.605, 609.7495, 609A.015, 611A.03, 611A.0311, 611A.036, 611A.038, 611A.039, 611A.31, 629.341, 629.72