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MN HF4591

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brad Tabke

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Adds prisoner and arrestee transport to the definition of services requiring a protective agent license, with exceptions for Department of Corrections staff, county sheriffs, emergency medical services, and peace officers.

  • Requires the board to revoke or suspend a protective agent license if the licensee or any employee committed criminal sexual conduct or unreasonable use of force against a person being transported.

  • Establishes a minimum administrative penalty of $10,000 for each act of criminal sexual conduct or unreasonable use of force by a protective agent licensee or employee.

  • Administrative penalties are imposed in addition to any criminal penalties and must be paid to the general fund.

Legislative Description

Protective agent license made necessary for private companies to transport prisoners, license revocation required for acts committed by a licensee or employee of a licensee, and minimum administrative penalty required for violations.

Last Action

Author added Virnig

4/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety Finance and Policy3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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