SF3196 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Department of Corrections budget deficiencies appropriation
Related bill: HF3006
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to address budget deficiencies within the Minnesota Department of Corrections. It provides additional funding for various programs and operational needs of the department, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving services provided to and by the department.
Main Provisions
- Incarceration and Prerelease Services: Funding for operating deficiencies, a body-worn camera program for officers, ARMER radio system upgrades, and compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- State Corrections Safety and Security: Investments include significant appropriations for enhancing safety and security in correctional facilities.
- Health Services and Educational Support: Increases for health care services and educational programs to support incarcerated individuals.
- Family & Reentry Support: Funding for a family support unit, communication services for inmates, virtual court coordination, and reentry programs, including culturally specific initiatives for Native American individuals.
- Evidence-Based Practices and Task Forces: Establishment and maintenance of a unit for evidence-based correctional practices and revival of a task force on aiding and abetting felony murder.
Community Supervision and Postrelease Services
- Community and Tribal Supervision: Funding allocated for community supervision, including specific appropriations for Tribal Nations.
- Postrelease and Housing Support: Funds for sex offender treatment, community advisory committees, jail consolidation studies, work release programs, and housing initiatives for individuals transitioning from incarceration.
- Naloxone Purchase: Allocation for the purchase of naloxone for overdose response by supervised release agents.
Organizational, Regulatory, and Administrative Services
- Technology and Data Infrastructure: Funding for modernization efforts and development of a data-sharing infrastructure.
- Recruitment, Retention, and Accountability: Initiatives for recruiting and retaining staff, as well as promoting accountability and transparency in operations.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill revises previous amendments to laws regarding budget appropriations for the Department of Corrections, with specific increases or designations in funding across a variety of services.
Relevant Terms
- Budget deficiencies
- Department of Corrections
- Body-worn cameras
- ARMER radio system
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Community supervision
- Tribal Nations support
- Evidence-based practices
- Reentry programs
- Naloxone for overdose
- Technology modernization
- Accountability and transparency
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Finance |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Finance |
Citations
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"Updates the conditions under which funds can be carried forward."
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"Funding allocation for interstate compact transfer expense reimbursement."
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