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MN HF2169
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erica Schwartz
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "order for protection" for second-degree unintentional murder charges to recognize protective orders from the District of Columbia, Tribal Lands, United States territories, Canada, and Canadian provinces.
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Current law already recognizes protective orders from other U.S. states and federal courts; this amendment adds these additional jurisdictions.
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Applies when a perpetrator subject to a protective order unintentionally causes the death of a protected person while intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.
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Conviction carries a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment.
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Effective August 1, 2026, and applies only to crimes committed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Unintentional murder in the second degree offense modified to include cases involving violation of protective orders issued in additional jurisdictions.
Last Action
Bill was passed
3/16/2026