Strip searches limitation in state correctional facilities

This bill amends Minnesota law to limit strip searches of incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities during visitation periods. It allows facility leaders to use body scanners or other minimally invasive screening methods to screen incarcerated persons before or after meetings with visitors. However, the bill prohibits strip searches of incarcerated persons in these situations unless there is a specific, documented security threat that justifies the more invasive procedure. The rules for implementation will be established through regulations adopted by the state commissioner.