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MN SF3300

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Donald Betzold

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Allows persons with prior criminal convictions to be considered for public employment or occupational licenses if they can demonstrate rehabilitation and present fitness to perform job duties.

  • Establishes that an honorable discharge or separation under honorable conditions from the U.S. armed forces (documented on DD-214 form) constitutes competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation for crimes committed before military service.

  • Requires licensing or hiring authorities to consider multiple factors when evaluating rehabilitation, including nature and seriousness of the crime, circumstances and mitigating factors, applicant's age at time of offense, time elapsed since conviction, and letters of reference.

  • Provides alternative rehabilitation pathways through release orders, completion of at least one year post-release without subsequent conviction, compliance with probation or parole terms, or Department of Corrections discharge documentation.

  • Nullifies the DD-214 discharge document as evidence of rehabilitation if the person is subsequently convicted of any felony committed after their military discharge date.

Legislative Description

Veterans presumption of rehabilitation through honorable military service following a prior offense

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

3/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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