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MN SF4852

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bonnie Westlin

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "conservator," "guardian," and "power of attorney" to Minnesota Statutes section 243.166 to clarify legal authority concepts used in predatory offender registration procedures.

  • Authorizes guardians, conservators, and individuals with validly executed powers of attorney under Minnesota law to complete all verification and registration paperwork on behalf of persons required to register as predatory offenders.

  • Establishes multiple verification methods for confirming a predatory offender's address in another state, including law enforcement verification letters, criminal justice agency communications, online registry checks, and motor vehicle records confirmation under federal law.

  • Clarifies that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is the sole determinant of whether information provided meets verification requirements when a registrant relocates to another state.

  • Reactivates Minnesota registration requirements if a person resumes living in Minnesota after out-of-state relocation, provided the registration time period has not expired.

Legislative Description

Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modification

Last Action

Second reading

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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