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MN SF868
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Carlson
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new crime of child torture under Minnesota Statutes chapter 609, defined as intentional infliction of extreme mental anguish or extreme psychological or physical abuse committed in an especially depraved manner.
- Classifies child torture as a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years, a fine of not more than $30,000, or both.
- Specifies that expert testimony regarding mental anguish or psychological abuse is not required for conviction under this statute.
- Provides that a child's special susceptibility to mental anguish or psychological abuse does not exonerate a defendant from criminal liability, and that proof of physical pain is not an element of the violation.
- Takes effect August 1, 2021, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Crime of child torture establishment
Last Action
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
3/8/2021
Committee Referrals
Finance3/8/2021
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy2/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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