Independent Use of Force Investigations authority to investigate certain offenses that occur on state-owned military installations modifications

This bill expands the authority of Minnesota's Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate specific offenses involving Minnesota National Guard members. It requires the unit to investigate all criminal sexual conduct cases where either the victim or accused is a Minnesota National Guard member, and the incident occurred on state-owned military facilities like armories or bases within Minnesota. The bill also mandates the unit to assist other agencies investigating sexual assaults involving Minnesota National Guard members that occur outside Minnesota, if requested. These changes specifically affect Minnesota National Guard members and ensure consistent investigation protocols for incidents at state military sites.