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MN HF2554

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.475 to clarify that falsely impersonating an active or reserve component military service member is a misdemeanor offense.

  • Adds veterans to the list of protected categories under the impersonation statute, making it illegal to falsely impersonate a veteran with intent to mislead.

  • Maintains existing protections against impersonating police officers and public officials, with the same intent to mislead requirement.

  • Establishes misdemeanor as the penalty for violating any of these impersonation prohibitions.

Legislative Description

Military member clarified, and veterans added to offense of impersonation.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

5/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/16/2016
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/31/2016
Veterans Affairs3/8/2016

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