HF2999 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Ability of court to order fine in delinquency proceeding or juvenile major water or traffic offender proceeding eliminated.
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to change how the Minnesota judiciary handles delinquency proceedings, juvenile major traffic offenses, and petty offenses by removing the courts' authority to impose fines.
Main Provisions
- Elimination of Fines: The bill proposes to eliminate the court's ability to impose fines in cases involving juvenile delinquency, major traffic offenses, or petty offenses.
- Juvenile Delinquency Dispositions: Courts will no longer be able to order children to pay fines up to $1000 as part of the disposition in delinquency cases.
- Traffic and Water Offender Proceedings: Courts will no longer impose fines for juvenile major highway or water traffic offenders.
- Petty Offender Proceedings: Courts will not have the option to require payment of fines in petty offender cases previously capped at $100.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill amends sections of the Minnesota Statutes that allowed for the imposition of fines on juveniles under certain legal proceedings, effectively removing fines as a disciplinary tool within the juvenile justice system.
Relevant Terms
- Juvenile Justice
- Delinquency Proceedings
- Traffic Offenses
- Petty Offenses
- Fines
- Restitution
- Rehabilitation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
Citations
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