MN SF240

Amends first-degree burglary law to include entering a building without consent in violation of an order for protection as a prosecutable offense, either directly or as an accomplice.

Establishes that violating an order for protection when entering a building carries the same penalties as other first-degree burglary offenses: imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $35,000, or both.

Defines "order for protection" to include orders issued under chapter 518B, domestic abuse no contact orders under section 629.75, restraining orders in marriage dissolution actions, and similar orders from other states, federal jurisdictions, tribal lands, or U.S. territories.

Becomes effective August 1, 2015, and applies only to crimes committed on or after that date.