Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit authority amended to investigate offenses that occur on state-owned military installations.

HF 1042 expands the authority of Minnesota's Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate certain criminal cases involving Minnesota National Guard members that occur on state-owned military installations, such as armories or bases. The bill specifically adds these locations to the unit's existing jurisdiction for cases where a Guard member is either the victim or accused, regardless of their residence or unit location. This change directly affects the unit's investigative scope and members of the Minnesota National Guard serving at these facilities. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80, subdivision 3, to include these new circumstances under the unit's responsibilities.