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SF2453 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Independent Use of Force Investigations authority to investigate certain offenses that occur on state-owned military installations modifications

Related bill: HF1042

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to expand the authority of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit in Minnesota, specifically regarding their capacity to investigate criminal offenses related to sexual conduct and potential conflicts of interest within certain law enforcement contexts.

Main Provisions

  • Expanded Investigation Authority: The bill allows the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to take on cases of criminal sexual conduct that involve peace officers, including those who are chief law enforcement officers.
  • Military Installation Cases: The unit is given the authority to investigate cases where either the victim or the accused is a member of the Minnesota National Guard, provided the incident occurs at military installations, armories, air bases, or other state-controlled facilities used for military purposes within Minnesota.
  • Cross-State Assistance: The unit can assist with investigations of sexual assault cases involving Minnesota National Guard members that occur outside the state, if requested by the agency leading the investigation.
  • Conflict of Interest Cases: There's a provision for the unit to investigate cases where there might be a conflict of interest involving peace officers.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, subdivision 3, updating the responsibilities of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, particularly in handling cases related to members of the armed forces and extending the scope of their investigations beyond state borders when needed.
  • It explicitly includes situations involving sexual conduct crime investigations at military installations within the state and offers support for investigations elsewhere if required.

Relevant Terms

  • Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit
  • Peace officers
  • Criminal sexual conduct
  • Minnesota National Guard
  • Military installations
  • Conflict of interest

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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        "The unit's authority to investigate criminal sexual conduct cases involving Minnesota National Guard members on military installations."
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      "summary": "The bill amends the authority of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit under section 299C.80 to investigate certain offenses on state-owned military installations.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the scope of investigations on state-owned military facilities."
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    "citation": "299C.80"
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