HF332

HF332 (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.

Related bill: SF323

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill aims to amend Minnesota's laws regarding the penalties for fleeing from a police officer in a motor vehicle. It specifies that when someone is convicted for this crime, their driver's license will be automatically revoked for different periods depending on the severity and frequency of their offenses: - First offense: License revoked for at least one year. - Second or subsequent offenses: License revoked for at least three years. - If more severe actions are involved during the offense: Revocation can range from four to ten years based on the specifics of the act.

Additionally, those convicted will not be eligible for a limited license for half the duration of their revocation period, and such limited licenses can only be issued based on court recommendations after that period ends. This bill enhances penalties to deter people from dangerously fleeing law enforcement, ensuring stricter consequences especially for repeated or highly negligent offenses.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

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        "A heightened penalty for fleeing a peace officer in a culpably negligent manner."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the conditions under which the commissioner of public safety must revoke a person's license following a conviction for fleeing a peace officer.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies revocation periods for various offenses under 609.487 subdivisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "171.174"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "A new subdivision detailing penalties for negligent conduct."
      ],
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      "summary": "Amendments adjust penalties associated with fleeing a peace officer, introducing a new culpably negligent factor.",
      "modified": [
        "Penalty durations for subdivisions of 609.487 are specified or adjusted."
      ]
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    "citation": "609.487"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill references limitations on issuing a limited license following revocation for offenses related to fleeing a peace officer.",
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        "Conditions under which a limited license may be issued after a specific period."
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    },
    "citation": "171.30"
  }
]