SF1626

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Repeals Outdated Provisions – Eliminates older provisions in Minnesota statutes that are either redundant or replaced by updated regulations.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

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	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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