Bill Summary

• Enacts the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act, establishing a comprehensive framework for managing penalties and restrictions imposed on individuals convicted of crimes beyond imprisonment and fines.

• Requires the Revisor of Statutes to identify, compile, and annually update all state laws imposing collateral sanctions or disqualifications, and publish this collection online without charge.

• Mandates that peace officers provide notice of collateral consequences when issuing citations, prosecutors provide notice when charging individuals, and courts confirm defendants understand these consequences before accepting guilty pleas.

• Establishes two relief mechanisms through the Office of Administrative Hearings: Orders of Limited Relief for employment, education, housing, and licensing consequences, and Certificates of Restoration of Rights that relieve all collateral sanctions after five years, except those explicitly excluded.

• Repeals Minnesota's existing Chapter 609B regarding collateral consequences and makes conforming amendments to related statutes; includes appropriation to the Office of Administrative Hearings for implementation.