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MN HF2651

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Walter Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Physical assault of a peace officer is reclassified from gross misdemeanor to felony with imprisonment up to two years or fine up to $4,000, or both.
  • Assault causing demonstrable bodily harm to a peace officer is a felony punishable by imprisonment up to three years or fine up to $6,000, or both.
  • Intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto a peace officer is a felony with the same penalties as assault causing bodily harm (up to three years imprisonment or $6,000 fine).
  • Peace officer is defined as a licensed person under Minnesota Statutes section 626.845 who is effecting a lawful arrest or executing other lawful duties.
  • Effective date is August 1, 2023, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Penalty for assaulting police officer enhanced.

Last Action

Author added Bennett

4/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety Finance and Policy3/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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