The bill establishes new provisions regarding the venue for prosecuting certain criminal sexual conduct cases in Minnesota. Specifically, it allows for a criminal action to be prosecuted in either the county where any part of the alleged sexual penetration or contact occurred or in the county where the complainant is located, provided that the complainant is either mentally incapacitated or physically helpless due to being asleep or not conscious.

To implement this change, the bill proposes new legal language to be added to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 627, specifically under section 627.16. This section outlines the definitions of "mentally incapacitated" and "physically helpless," referencing existing definitions in section 609.341. The bill aims to enhance the ability to prosecute cases of criminal sexual conduct by clarifying the appropriate venues based on the circumstances of the complainant.