MN SF3979

Transfers authority to mobilize specialized emergency response teams from the state director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to the commissioner of public safety.

Clarifies victim notification rights in civil commitment cases, requiring notices only to victims who submit written requests for notification to prosecutors or facility directors.

Designates the Office of Justice Programs in the Department of Public Safety as the designated agency responsible for domestic abuse funding and program oversight, replacing previous Department of Corrections references.

Authorizes the commissioner of public safety to accept donations, nonfederal grants, bequests, and other gifts of money, with funds deposited in the special revenue fund and appropriated for stated purposes.

Modifies computer theft law to make it illegal to intentionally access, copy, or retain copies of computer software or data without authorization, effective August 1, 2022.