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MN HF4240

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Debra Hilstrom

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

H.F. 4240 Summary

  • Increases maximum penalties for criminal vehicular injury crimes when offender has a qualified prior driving offense within ten years, effective August 1, 2018.

  • For great bodily harm crimes: increases maximum imprisonment from 5 years to 7 years if prior offense exists.

  • For substantial bodily harm crimes: increases maximum imprisonment from 3 years to 5 years if prior offense exists.

  • For bodily harm crimes: increases maximum imprisonment from 1 year to 1 year and a day if prior offense exists.

  • Expands definition of "qualified prior driving offense" to include prior DUI convictions under Minnesota Statutes 2006 and 2012 versions of criminal vehicular operation statutes (sections 609.2112, 609.2113, and 609.2114).

Legislative Description

Criminal vehicular injury maximum penalties increased for offenders with a qualified prior driving offense, and definition of qualified prior driving offense expanded.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance

3/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance3/26/2018

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