HF1295 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Children's advocacy centers included as a victim assistance program entitled to a portion of certain fines.
Related bill: SF2299
AI Generated Summary
This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.101, subdivision 2, to specifically include children's advocacy centers as a type of victim assistance program entitled to receive a portion of fines imposed on individuals convicted of certain crimes. The bill mandates that courts impose fines of at least 30% of the maximum authorized fine for specified offenses, directing 70% of the collected fine to a local victim assistance program that serves the county where the crime occurred, while the remaining 30% goes to the state’s general fund. If multiple assistance programs serve the county, courts may designate the recipient program on a case-by-case basis. If no program serves the county, all fine proceeds go to the general fund. The bill ensures that children's advocacy centers, which assist child victims of abuse, are eligible for these funds.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading | |
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed |
Citations
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