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MN HF3469

Bill

Status

Passed

5/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul H. Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Modifies Minnesota Statutes section 609.502 to define the crime of interfering with a body or scene of death with intent to conceal the body, conceal evidence, or mislead the coroner or medical examiner.

  • Establishes different penalties based on the type of interference: gross misdemeanor for concealing evidence or misleading officials; up to 3 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine (or both) for concealing the body.

  • Makes the law effective August 1, 2016, and applies retroactively to all crimes committed on or after that date.

  • Designates the legislation as "Laura's Law."

Legislative Description

Interference with a body or scene of death crime modified and sentence increased.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 175

5/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/16/2016
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/23/2016

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