HF231 (False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crime of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle modified to add a heightened penalty for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner.

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The legislative bill introduced in Minnesota aims to modify the existing crime of fleeing from a peace officer in a motor vehicle by introducing a more severe penalty for those who flee in a "culpably negligent" manner, which means recklessly disregarding the safety of others. The bill amends specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to extend the durations for which a person's driver's license is revoked if they are convicted of fleeing from law enforcement. The license revocation periods vary based on the number of offenses and the severity of the fleeing incident:

  1. First offense: Minimum of one year.
  2. Second or subsequent offenses: Minimum of three years.
  3. Violations under certain conditions: Minimum of four to ten years, depending on the specifics of the offense.

Additionally, during the first half of these revocation periods, no limited license (which allows driving under restricted conditions) can be issued. After half the revocation period has passed, a limited license can only be issued if recommended by the adjudicating court. This amendment is intended to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties on those who engage in particularly risky behavior while fleeing from police.

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