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This bill restricts early release and sentencing options for undocumented noncitizens in Minnesota by establishing two primary provisions. First, the bill defines an "undocumented offender" as a noncitizen residing in the United States without approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and prohibits such individuals from participating in any early release programs, including supervised release, conditional medical release, challenge incarceration programs, or earned incentive release credits. The bill mandates that undocumented offenders must serve their full term of imprisonment and any additional disciplinary confinement periods before being released. Second, the bill amends existing law to specifically make undocumented noncitizens ineligible for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments. These restrictions are designed to limit alternative sentencing and early release opportunities for individuals without legal immigration status, effectively ensuring they serve their complete sentenced time in custody. The bill becomes effective immediately following its final enactment, applying to current and future cases involving undocumented noncitizens in the Minnesota criminal justice system.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0321&ssn=0&y=2025