SF1626 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Department of Corrections licensed facilities responsibilities clarification provisions
Related bill: HF1353
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1626) aims to clarify and update the responsibilities of correctional facilities licensed by the Department of Corrections. Key provisions include:
Scope and Definitions – Establishes clear terminology for correctional facilities, facility administrators, and the Department of Corrections.
Inspection and Licensing Requirements – Mandates biennial inspections, compliance with operational standards, and public transparency in reporting.
Facility Reporting Obligations – Requires reporting of deaths, critical incidents, emergency events, and uses of force, with specific timeframes for notification.
Death Review Teams – Establishes mandatory reviews of inmate deaths to assess preventability and recommend policy changes.
Rulemaking Authority – Directs the Department of Corrections to establish minimum standards for facility operations, including mental health care and substance use disorder treatment.
Enforcement Actions Against Facilities – Grants the commissioner authority to issue correction orders, impose conditional licenses, suspend or revoke licenses, and take action against noncompliant facilities.
Public Transparency – Requires public posting of facility inspection reports, any license suspensions, or revocations.
Security Audits for State Facilities – Establishes security audit requirements to ensure compliance with best practices and safety regulations.
Education for Juveniles in Correctional Facilities – Ensures that educational programs for juveniles in correctional settings meet state requirements.
Repeals Outdated Provisions – Eliminates older provisions in Minnesota statutes that are either redundant or replaced by updated regulations.
Overall, this bill strengthens oversight, safety, and accountability for correctional facilities in Minnesota, with a focus on transparency and the well-being of incarcerated individuals.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 21, 2025 09:00
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 21, 2025 09:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"summary": "The facility must meet the requirements of section 243.52 to operate under the authority given by section 624.714, subdivision 13.",
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"summary": "Data created for the purposes of a facility death review is classified as confidential data on individuals as defined in section 13, subdivision 3.",
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"summary": "A facility administrator may appeal a decision by filing for a writ of certiorari with the court of appeals under section 606.01.",
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