HF 968 Summary

• Establishes time-based exemptions from disqualification for acts committed by minors: 5+ years for felony-level crimes and 3+ years for gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor-level crimes.

• Exemptions do not apply to individuals certified as adults under section 260B.125 or adjudicated delinquent for sexual assault offenses under sections 609.342, 609.343, 609.344, 609.345, or 609.3451.

• Applies the minor conduct exemptions to both disqualification from direct contact (section 245C.14) and disqualification from access (section 245C.24).

• Modifies permanent and time-based bars to setting aside disqualifications to exclude crimes or conduct committed by minors from the prohibition on setting aside disqualifications.

• Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 245C.14 (subdivisions 1 and 2) and 245C.24 (subdivisions 2, 3, and 4) regarding human services background study requirements.