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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

This bill (S.F. No. 2453) proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 299C.80, Subdivision 3, to expand the authority of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit. The key provisions of the bill include:

  1. Expanding Investigative Authority:

    • The unit will be responsible for investigating all criminal sexual conduct cases involving peace officers, including chief law enforcement officers.
    • It will also investigate criminal sexual conduct cases where either the victim or the accused is a member of the Minnesota National Guard, provided that the incident occurred in Minnesota at a military installation, armory, air base, or other state-owned military facility.

  2. Providing Assistance in Out-of-State Cases:

    • If a member of the Minnesota National Guard is involved in an alleged sexual assault committed by another National Guard member in an out-of-state jurisdiction, the unit may assist the primary investigating agency if requested.

  3. Investigating Conflict of Interest Cases:

    • The unit may be authorized to investigate conflict of interest cases involving peace officers.

Purpose:

This bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability regarding criminal sexual conduct cases involving law enforcement and military personnel, particularly those occurring on state-owned military property. Additionally, it ensures that potential conflicts of interest involving peace officers can be scrutinized by an independent investigative body.

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

Citations

 
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        "The unit can investigate incidents occurring on state-owned military installations involving National Guard members."
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        "Clarifies the unit's role in assisting investigations of sexual assault allegations involving National Guard members."
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    "citation": "299C.80",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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