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This bill amends the authority of the Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to expand its investigative jurisdiction for criminal sexual conduct cases. Currently, the unit investigates such cases involving peace officers and cases where Minnesota National Guard members are involved. The proposed amendment adds a new provision that allows the unit to investigate criminal sexual conduct cases where any member of the United States armed forces is either the victim or the accused, specifically when the incident occurs at state-owned military facilities such as installations, armories, air bases, or other state-controlled military facilities. This change broadens the unit's scope beyond previous limitations, ensuring comprehensive investigation of sexual misconduct across different military contexts within Minnesota's state-controlled military properties. The bill maintains the unit's existing responsibilities while creating a more inclusive framework for investigating potential sexual offenses in military settings.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1042&ssn=0&y=2025