MN SF2729

Creates new crime classification for acts motivated by bias based on victim's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origin

Increases statutory maximum penalty by 5 years for felonies committed with bias motivation

Increases statutory maximum penalty by 10 years for bias-motivated felonies where victim is under 18 years old

Elevates gross misdemeanors motivated by bias to felonies punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine

Elevates misdemeanors motivated by bias to gross misdemeanors; effective August 1, 2016 for crimes committed on or after that date