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MN HF1043

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Gauthier

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.546 to create a gross misdemeanor offense for repeat violators of motor vehicle tampering and related property crimes
  • Applies gross misdemeanor penalty to persons with two or more prior convictions or delinquency adjudications for motor vehicle tampering, unauthorized vehicle entry, or related offenses under sections 609.52, 609.53, 609.59, or 609.595
  • Maintains existing misdemeanor penalties for first-time offenders who intentionally ride in stolen vehicles or tamper with vehicles without owner permission
  • Takes effect August 1, 2012, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle property crime penalties proposed for repeat violators.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/1/2012
Judiciary Policy and Finance3/17/2011
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/10/2011

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