HF1374

HF1374 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Eligibility criteria for participation in the challenge incarceration program amended.

Related bill: SF2375

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 244.17, Subdivision 3 by modifying the eligibility criteria for participation in the Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP), a structured prison program aimed at rehabilitation.

Key Changes:

Expands list of disqualifications for offenders from participating in the program.
Maintains current ineligibility for offenders convicted of serious violent crimes (e.g., murder, manslaughter, assault, robbery, arson, etc.).
Extends ineligibility to offenders:
- Convicted of serious drug offenses under Minnesota Statutes Section 152.021, Subd. 1.
- Who violated escape laws within the past five years (Section 609.485).
- Convicted of crimes requiring sex offender registration under Section 243.166.
- Facing active arrest warrants or detainers.
- With fewer than 180 days left before supervised release.
- Who have had disciplinary confinement time added to their sentence or have recently been in segregation (unless 90 days have passed).
- With an active suspended disciplinary sanction.
- Serving a governing sentence for a crime in another state or for the United States federal system.

Purpose of the Bill:

This measure aims to tighten eligibility criteria for the Challenge Incarceration Program to exclude offenders with violent or serious criminal histories, disciplinary issues, or pending legal matters. The modification ensures that the program remains focused on rehabilitating suitable candidates while maintaining public safety.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates certain eligibility exclusions, potentially broadening program accessibility."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the eligibility criteria for participation in the challenge incarceration program under section 244.17.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts existing criteria and adds new ineligibility conditions based on recent offenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "244.17",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references eligibility criteria for offenses under section 152.021 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that offenders under section 152.021 are not eligible for participation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "152.021",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References ineligibility criteria related to violations under section 609.485.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies a timeframe for recent offenses influencing eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.485",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill specifies offenders requiring registration under section 243.166 are not eligible.",
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        "Reiterates the exclusion from the program for registered offenders."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "243.166",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]