AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to remove the sunset provision on correctional fees in Minnesota, allowing these fees to continue indefinitely. It makes changes to existing statutes related to the application and reporting of these fees.
Main Provisions
- Correctional Fees: The bill allows for the continuation of fees charged by probation agencies and the Department of Corrections for various correctional services. These include drug testing, electronic home monitoring, community service work, restitution collection, and other services related to probation and post-prison supervision.
- Reporting Requirements: The bill requires that by January 15 each year, the commissioner of corrections must submit a report detailing the types of services for which fees are charged, the total amount imposed, and the collected amount. This reporting requirement will be in effect until August 1, 2027.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Repeal of Sunset Provision: The bill repeals a section of the Minnesota Statutes that required the phasing out of supervision fees by August 1, 2027. The previous statute mandated that a plan be devised for eliminating supervision fees, which is now repealed, meaning fees will not necessarily be phased out as previously scheduled.
Relevant Terms
correctional fees, probation agency, Department of Corrections, supervision fees, sunset provision, annual report, community service, restitution, drug testing, electronic monitoring, post-prison supervision, repealer.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification of correctional fees effective dates and conditions."
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"removed": [
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"summary": "This bill modifies the definition of correctional fees under section 244.18 subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Expanded the description of fees charged by probation agencies and the Department of Corrections."
]
},
"citation": "244.18",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"New details on the contents of the annual report."
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"removed": [
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],
"summary": "Amendment to the requirements for the annual report submitted by the commissioner under section 244.18 subdivision 7.",
"modified": [
"Specified the expiration date for this subdivision."
]
},
"citation": "244.18",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
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"analysis": {
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""
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"removed": [
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"summary": "Mention of the definition of probation under section 609.02 subdivision 15.",
"modified": [
"Reference to probation as defined in related statute."
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},
"citation": "609.02",
"subdivision": "subdivision 15"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee