HF1261 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Penalty for tampering with a motor vehicle increased, and crime for riding in a vehicle when the person reasonably should have known that a vehicle was taken without permission established.
AI Generated Summary
This bill aims to amend Minnesota Statutes section 609.546, increasing penalties for motor vehicle tampering and establishing a new crime related to unauthorized vehicle use. Specifically, it:
- Increases the penalty for tampering with or entering a motor vehicle without the owner's permission to a gross misdemeanor.
- Creates a new offense for individuals who ride in or on a vehicle when they know or reasonably should know that the vehicle was taken without the owner's permission.
The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Establishes a crime for riding in a vehicle when a person should have known the vehicle was taken without permission."
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"summary": "This bill modifies penalties and adds a new crime to the existing statute on motor vehicle tampering under section 609.546.",
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