Minnesota SF4178: Urinalysis test use limitation for supervised individuals

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to corrections; limiting use of urinalysis tests for supervised individuals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.05, subdivision 2.

From the introduced text, March 4, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to corrections; limiting use of urinalysis tests for supervised individuals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.05, subdivision 2. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read: Subd. 2. Rules. (a) The commissioner of corrections shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for the establishment of conditions of release and the revocation of supervised or conditional release, and shall specify the period of revocation for each violation of release. Procedures for the revocation of release shall provide due process of law for the inmate. (b) The commissioner may prohibit an inmate placed on parole, supervised release, or conditional release from using adult-use cannabis flower as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 3, or adult-use cannabis products as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 3, hemp-derived consumer products as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 35, or lower-potency hemp edibles as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 48, if the inmate undergoes a chemical use assessment and abstinence is consistent with a recommended level of care for the defendant in accordance with the criteria under section 254B.04, subdivision 4. (c) The commissioner of corrections shall not prohibit an inmate placed on parole, supervised release, or conditional release from participating in the registry program as defined in section 342.01, subdivision 61, as a condition of release …

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Sponsors

• James Carlson (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 5, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. March 5, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4178?

SF4178 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Urinalysis test use limitation for supervised individuals.

What does SF4178 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to corrections; limiting use of urinalysis tests for supervised individuals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 244.05, subdivision 2.

What is the status of SF4178?

In committee as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4178?

James Carlson (D).

Where is the official record for SF4178?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4178&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate