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MN HF3469
Bill
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Paul H. Anderson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Makes the law effective August 1, 2016, and applies retroactively to all crimes committed on or after that date.
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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