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MN HF3566
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bobbie Harder
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AI Summary
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Creates new gross misdemeanor offense for placing iron, steel, ceramic, or other hard devices in growing crops with intent to damage harvesting, spraying, tillage, irrigation, fertilizing, or planting equipment without landowner consent
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Requires mandatory restitution to equipment owners for anyone convicted of damaging farm machinery through hidden devices in crops
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Establishes new gross misdemeanor for trespassing on agricultural land with intent to take or injure crops or damage farm machinery and equipment
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Amends existing trespass law (section 609.605) to cross-reference the new agricultural trespass provisions, carving out the enhanced penalty from the standard misdemeanor trespass offense
Legislative Description
Crime for damage to farm machinery and equipment established, crime for trespasses on agricultural land established, and criminal penalties provided.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
2/23/2026