SF 4370 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities responsibilities clarification provision

This bill clarifies the responsibilities of the Minnesota Department of Corrections regarding the licensing and inspection of both juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities. It requires the commissioner to inspect all local correctional facilities at least every two years to ensure compliance with minimum standards and to publish inspection reports on the department's website within 30 days. The legislation also defines key terms such as "local correctional facility" to include facilities serving adults and juveniles for residential care, detention, or foster care services. Additionally, the bill establishes licensing procedures that allow for licenses of up to two years for facilities meeting standards or making satisfactory progress toward compliance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Mar 23, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment version, incorporating technical corrections to the bill title and effective dates. The most significant substantive change is a correction to a section number, updating a reference from section 241.131 to 241.31 regarding adult correctional facilities. Additionally, the bill was amended to repeal specific subdivisions of the statute, including subdivision 1g, which was likely added by error during the drafting process.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on clarifying responsibilities for Department of Corrections licensed facilities, but the specific statutory references were adjusted to ensure accuracy.
TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title and version header from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' and updated the posted date from March 20, 2026, to July 1, 2026.

DEFINITION

Corrected a section number in the text from 241.131 to 241.31 when defining facilities licensed to house or serve primarily adults.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the list of repealed statutes to include subdivision 1g and changed the amendment list to reference subdivision 1i instead of 1f, reflecting legislative corrections.

Deleted a standalone sentence stating that the section applies to state correctional facilities, likely removing redundant language.

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Committee
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Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Doron Clark
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MN
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