Minnesota HF4551 limits strip searches in state correctional facilities to cases with credible, documented security concerns.
Minnesota HF4551 amends state law to restrict strip searches of incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities. The bill allows the use of body scanners or minimally invasive methods for screening before or after visits. Strip searches are only permitted if there is a credible, documented security concern. This change aims to balance security needs with the privacy and dignity of incarcerated individuals.
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