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MN SF2307

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dave Brown

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.2231, subdivision 1, to clarify fourth degree assault crimes against peace officers
  • Defines physical assault of a peace officer during lawful arrest or duty as a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year imprisonment or $3,000 fine
  • Elevates assault to felony status if the assault inflicts demonstrable bodily harm, punishable by up to three years imprisonment or $6,000 fine
  • Makes intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at a peace officer a felony with same penalties as assault causing bodily harm (up to three years imprisonment or $6,000 fine)
  • Takes effect August 1, 2016, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Fourth degree assault crime clarification

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2016

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