MN SF2731

Creates enhanced penalty for criminal vehicular homicide occurring within 10 years of a qualified prior driving offense, increasing maximum imprisonment from 10 years to 15 years.

Applies enhanced penalty only when the criminal vehicular violation involves clauses (2) to (6) of subdivision 1 and follows a qualified prior driving offense within the 10-year period.

Defines "qualified prior driving offense" to include prior convictions for DWI violations under certain circumstances, reckless driving with property damage, and previous criminal vehicular violations.

Amends existing criminal penalties for violations of section 609.21 while preserving existing sentencing ranges for death, great bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, and bodily harm cases.

All provisions effective August 1, 2014, and apply only to crimes committed on or after that date.