The bill establishes a Domestic Violence Offender Registry in Minnesota, which will be maintained by the commissioner of public safety. This registry will include information such as the offender's name, address, date of birth, conviction details, and a recent photograph. The information will be made publicly available on a searchable website and will also be accessible to law enforcement officers investigating related crimes. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the courts and corrections officials in ensuring that offenders are informed of their registration duties and that necessary information is forwarded to the commissioner.
Additionally, the bill sets forth a registration period based on the number of previous qualified domestic violence-related offenses, ranging from five to twenty years. It imposes a $150 registration fee on offenders, with provisions for waiving the fee in cases of indigency. Criminal penalties are established for those who fail to register or provide false information. The bill also includes an appropriation for the establishment and maintenance of the registry, effective August 1, 2026, for crimes committed on or after that date.