MN SF4065

Requires proof of intent to kill, injure, harass, or intimidate for harassment crimes under Minnesota Statutes section 609.749, effective August 1, 2020.

Allows tenants to terminate residential leases without penalty if they fear imminent violence from domestic abuse, criminal sexual conduct, or harassment by providing signed written notice and a qualifying document to the landlord.

Establishes enhanced penalties for harassment offenses including gross misdemeanor for basic harassment, felony for aggravated violations (up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine), and felony for offenses against minors with 36+ month age difference (up to 10 years imprisonment or $20,000 fine).

Requires courts to order firearm transfers or forfeitures for harassment convictions, with 3-year firearm possession prohibition and court-ordered surrender of carry and purchase permits.

Adds intent requirement to obscene call, repeated telephone ringing, and repeated mail/package delivery offenses, and repeals prior provisions allowing harassment prosecution without proving specific intent.