The proposed bill mandates the establishment of a graduated sanctions grid by the commissioner of corrections for addressing technical violations of probation, parole, and supervised release. This grid, to be created by February 1, 2027, will classify violations by severity and incorporate validated risk assessments to ensure appropriate responses. The bill emphasizes the use of noncustodial sanctions and requires that any deviation from the grid's presumptive sanctions be justified through written findings. Additionally, it sets limits on revocations for technical violations, stipulating that revocation can only occur after exhausting noncustodial sanctions and after three or more prior violations, unless there is an immediate threat to public safety.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for data collection and reporting, requiring the commissioner to gather data on technical violations, sanctions imposed, and revocations, while also tracking disparities by race, ethnicity, and geography. An annual report summarizing the implementation and outcomes of the graduated sanctions grid will be submitted to legislative committees overseeing public safety. The new legal language introduced in the bill includes sections 244.52 to 244.57, which outline the short title, definitions, the structure and mandatory use of the graduated sanctions grid, limits on revocation, and data collection requirements.