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SF3446 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Claims bill

Related bill: HF3247

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds to settle claims against the state of Minnesota, specifically targeting compensation for individuals who have faced losses or injuries during incarceration or while performing correctional-related community services.

Main Provisions

  • This legislation appropriates money from the state's general fund to the commissioner of corrections for the fiscal year 2026.
  • The funds are directed toward settling claims by individuals who experienced losses while incarcerated in state correctional facilities.
  • It also covers claims for injuries incurred and medical services rendered to those injured during community service or sentence-to-service work related to their incarceration.
  • The allocated funds will remain available for use until June 30, 2026, ensuring they can address claims made within this timeframe.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill references existing Minnesota Statutes sections 3.738 and 3.739, which govern the state's protocols on liability and compensation for certain claims.
  • It introduces an appropriation specifically designated to address claims that have arisen under these statutes, ensuring structured financial compensation.

Relevant Terms

  • State correctional facilities
  • General fund
  • Minnesota Statutes sections 3.738 and 3.739
  • Community service
  • Sentence-to-service work
  • Fiscal year 2026
  • Claims settlement
  • Appropriation for losses and injuries

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toFinance
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 08, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
May 08, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toWays and Means
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
May 12, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
May 12, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
May 12, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 14, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionEffective date

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This section involves claims against the state for losses suffered while incarcerated in state correctional facilities.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "3.738",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section relates to claims against the state for injuries and medical services provided to persons performing community service or while incarcerated.",
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    "citation": "3.739",
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Progress through the legislative process

Enacted

Sponsors