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MN HF5411
Bill
Status
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Robbins
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AI Summary
HF 5411 Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allows suspended time to be credited toward revocation periods if the person is later convicted of the underlying offense.
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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