HF5074

Purpose

Provide a general fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2027 to enable full and final payment of claims against the state. These claims arise under Minnesota Statutes sections 3.738 and 3.739 and relate to losses suffered by people while incarcerated in a state correctional facility, as well as injuries and related medical services for individuals injured while performing community service or sentence-to-service work for correctional purposes, or while incarcerated.

Main Provisions

• The appropriation is from the general fund to the commissioner of corrections.
• It supports payment of claims against the state under the specified statutes (3.738 and 3.739) for losses or injuries linked to state correctional activities.
• The funds are intended to be used for full and final settlements, including permanent injuries.
• The appropriation is available for use until June 30, 2027.

Funding Details

• Nature of funding: general fund appropriation.
• Recipient: Department of Corrections (commissioner).
• Purpose: settle and pay claims against the state arising from incarceration and related activities (including community service/sentence-to-service work).
• Timeframe: fiscal year 2027; funds must be allocated and used by June 30, 2027.

Timeline and Deadlines

• Applicable fiscal year: 2027.
• Deadline for use: June 30, 2027.

Context and Impact

• This provision explicitly supports settlements and payments tied to claims under statutes 3.738 and 3.739, potentially affecting how the state manages inmate-related injuries, medical costs, and community-service-related injuries.
• It represents a targeted funding step to resolve outstanding claims rather than creating ongoing annual obligations.

Relevant Terms

department of corrections general fund appropriation full and final payment claims against the state losses suffered while incarcerated state correctional facility injuries medical services community service sentence-to-service correctional purposes permanent injuries Minnesota Statutes 3.738 Minnesota Statutes 3.739 fiscal year 2027 June 30, 2027