MN SF4223

Establishes carjacking as a new crime in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609, defined as taking a motor vehicle from a person using or threatening imminent use of force.

Creates three degrees of carjacking: first degree (armed with dangerous weapon or inflicts bodily harm) punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment or $35,000 fine; second degree (implies possession of dangerous weapon) punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment or $30,000 fine; third degree (all other circumstances) punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or $20,000 fine.

Allows courts to impose imprisonment, fines, or both for each degree of carjacking.

Directs the revisor of statutes to insert cross-references to the new carjacking statute in numerous existing Minnesota statutes related to criminal history, licensing, and firearm regulations.

Effective date is August 1, 2022, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.