HF326 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Illegal presence in a stolen motor vehicle prohibited, and criminal penalties imposed.

Related bill: SF638

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The legislative bill proposes a new law that makes it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle if you know or should know that the vehicle is stolen. The first time someone is found in a stolen vehicle, they would be charged with a misdemeanor. If they are caught in a stolen vehicle again after already being convicted or adjudicated delinquent for the same offense, it would be considered a more serious crime, classified as a gross misdemeanor. This amendment is being proposed to the existing law on theft, specifically focusing on motor vehicle theft under Minnesota Statutes section 609.52.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy