HF3247 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Settlement of certain claims against the state provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3446
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to provide financial appropriations for the settlement of certain claims related to losses and injuries experienced by individuals while serving sentences or performing community service as part of their correctional terms in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
Appropriations for Settlements: The bill allocates funds from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to cover claims made against the state. These claims pertain to:
- Losses suffered by individuals incarcerated in state correctional facilities.
- Injuries and medical services provided to those injured during mandatory community service or other sentence-related work.
Timeframe: The appropriations are set to remain available until June 30, 2026, by which time the payments must be finalized.
Significant Changes
- This bill ensures that there is a specific financial provision for settling claims related to injuries and losses incurred during correctional activities, highlighting a formal acknowledgment of such claims and an intent to resolve them financially through state resources.
Relevant Terms
settlement of claims, appropriations, Minnesota Department of Corrections, general fund, incarcerated individuals, community service injuries, fiscal year 2026, correctional facility claims, medical services.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Ways and Means on: May 09, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Ways and Means |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Ways and Means |
| House | Floor | Action | See Senate file in House |
Citations
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