MN HF3325

Establishes carjacking as a new crime in Minnesota with three degrees: first degree (armed with dangerous weapon or causing bodily harm) punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment or $35,000 fine; second degree (implying weapon possession) punishable by up to 15 years or $30,000 fine; third degree (all other circumstances) punishable by up to 10 years or $20,000 fine, effective August 1, 2022.

Adds carjacking (section 609.247) to numerous existing statutes that reference violent crimes and serious offenses, including disqualification criteria for child care providers, background checks, DNA collection requirements, and victim notification procedures.

Includes carjacking in the definition of "violent crime," "predatory crime," "crime of violence," and "crime against the person" across multiple Minnesota statutes governing sentencing enhancements, weapons restrictions, and criminal history considerations.

Makes conforming changes to approximately 20 different Minnesota statutes to ensure carjacking is consistently referenced alongside other violent crimes like robbery, assault, kidnapping, and arson.