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MN SF755

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Branden Petersen

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Commissioner of Corrections from licensing or relicensing any privately owned and operated correctional facility in Minnesota.

  • Exempts privately owned and operated correctional facilities located in Appleton, Minnesota that were constructed before the bill's effective date from the licensing prohibition.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 241.021 by adding subdivision 1a establishing the moratorium on private prison licenses.

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Private prisons moratorium; exception for Appleton correctional facility

Last Action

Withdrawn and returned to author

3/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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