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MN HF2651
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Walter Hudson
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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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