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MN HF7
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Novotny
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AI Summary
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Data identifying who posted bail or bond for defendants charged with crimes against persons or crimes of violence becomes public information, and courts must notify custodial agencies of this information when bail is posted
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Mandatory minimum sentences established for first-degree sex trafficking: 120 months for basic offenses involving victims under 18, and 144 months when aggravating factors are present (prior offense, bodily harm, bondage over 180 days, or multiple victims)
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Assaulting a peace officer upgraded from gross misdemeanor to felony (up to 2 years imprisonment or $4,000 fine), with enhanced penalties of up to 3 years for assaults causing demonstrable bodily harm or involving bodily fluids/feces
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New crimes created: fleeing police while violating traffic signs/signals (felony, up to 5 years), knowingly being in a stolen vehicle (misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor for repeat offense), and obstructing freeway or airport traffic (gross misdemeanor)
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Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission must maintain a publicly searchable database of criminal sentences, and county attorneys must record and publish reasons for dismissing felony charges; Sentencing Guidelines modifications reducing sentences require legislative adoption rather than taking effect automatically
Legislative Description
Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; reason for dismissing charges; liability and vicarious liability; assaulting a police officer penalty; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement, requirements, and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Repinski
3/5/2026