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MN HF2554
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Howe
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.475 to clarify that falsely impersonating an active or reserve component military service member is a misdemeanor offense.
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Adds veterans to the list of protected categories under the impersonation statute, making it illegal to falsely impersonate a veteran with intent to mislead.
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Maintains existing protections against impersonating police officers and public officials, with the same intent to mislead requirement.
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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
Full Bill Text
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