Use of urinalysis tests limited for supervised individuals.
This bill limits when supervised individuals in Minnesota can be required to take urinalysis tests, affecting people on parole, supervised release, or conditional release. Under the new rules, a supervision agent must have documented reasonable suspicion of illicit drug use before ordering a test, and that suspicion must be recorded in the case management system. The legislation also clarifies that individuals cannot be sanctioned or have their release revoked solely for testing positive for cannabis components or for participating in the state's cannabis registry program. Additionally, the bill allows corrections officials to prohibit certain cannabis products for supervised individuals who need chemical use assessments, but only if abstinence aligns with recommended care levels. These changes aim to reduce unnecessary testing while maintaining oversight over drug use during supervised release.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026
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Athena Hollins
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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