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MN HF5411

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

HF 5411 Summary

  • Expands driver's license suspension to all cases where probable cause exists for criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation (currently limited to DWI-related offenses), effective August 1, 2024.

  • Adds excessive speeding as a new element to criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation offenses: 20+ mph over limit in zones under 45 mph, or 30+ mph over limit in zones 45 mph and above.

  • Requires peace officers to certify and report to the commissioner of public safety all cases where probable cause exists for criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation violations.

  • Allows suspended time to be credited toward revocation periods if the person is later convicted of the underlying offense.

  • Increases maximum prison sentences to 15 years for certain criminal vehicular operation violations occurring within 10 years of a qualified prior driving offense.

Legislative Description

Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, driving in excess of certain speeds established as element of offenses, and peace officers required to report all cases of offenses.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

4/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy4/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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