HF135

HF135 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Consecutive sentences required for assaults committed by certain inmates of local facilities.

Related bill: SF1330

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill addresses the issue of inmates committing assaults while incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill proposes that if an inmate is convicted of certain types of assault during their time in a state or local correctional facility, the sentence for this assault will be served consecutively, meaning it will start only after the completion of any sentence they are already serving. This includes no allowance for the time already spent in confinement to be credited against the new sentence for the assault. Additionally, if the victim is a county sheriff or deputy, similar consecutive sentencing rules apply for inmates in local jails or other local correctional settings. This measure aims to enhance penalties for inmates who commit assaults while serving time in an effort to improve safety and maintain order within these facilities.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 609.221 relates to first-degree assault, which involves assaults that inflict great bodily harm.",
      "modified": [
        "The provision requires consecutive sentencing for specific violations by inmates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.221"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 609.222 covers second-degree assault, covering assaults with a dangerous weapon.",
      "modified": [
        "The statute is referenced for requiring consecutive sentences when violated by inmates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.222"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 609.223 pertains to third-degree assault, typically involving substantial bodily harm.",
      "modified": [
        "Referenced in requiring consecutive sentences in specific inmate violations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.223"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 609.2231 concerns fourth-degree assault, usually applied when the victim is a public servant.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion for mandatory consecutive sentences when violated by certain inmates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2231"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "None."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 609.224 deals with fifth-degree assault, involving lesser physical harm or fear of harm.",
      "modified": [
        "Listed under the statute imposing consecutive sentences for inmate violators."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.224"
  }
]