Updated On:
November 13, 2025
Preserving Shakopee Women’s Prison for Incarcerated Females Only
Keeps the Shakopee women’s prison exclusively for female inmates.
Overview
MCF Shakopee was opened in 1920 to provide women with separate incarceration facilities from men, but in recent years, Shakopee has prioritized male access for incarcerated males who “identify” as women.
Alpha News reported on at least 5 known males either previously or currently incarcerated at Shakopee. Two of them are convicted sex offenders, and the convicted murderer serving a life in prison sentencing is still at Shakopee.
Bill Author
Rep. Mary Franson (R)
Bill Text
HF 435Timeline
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