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HF762 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Victim of a crime prohibited from being charged of a crime for towing or impounding a motor vehicle, sale prohibited of motor vehicle that is a crime victim's vehicle for 180 days, reimbursement provided for a crime victim's vehicle that is sold by a unit of government, charging the victim of a crime prohibited for any crime or fee, and law enforcement agencies required to investigate reports of stolen vehicles and provide an update on that investigation.

Related bill: SF760

AI Generated Summary

This bill in Minnesota focuses on protecting victims of crime who have had their vehicles stolen, towed, or used in a crime. It states that crime victims won't be charged for towing or impounding their vehicles. Additionally, their vehicles cannot be sold by the government for 180 days after being recovered. If a vehicle is sold within this time frame, the bill requires the victim to be reimbursed. Furthermore, the bill mandates law enforcement to actively investigate vehicle theft reports and keep the victims updated on their investigation progress. It also introduces several additions to existing Minnesota statutes to define what qualifies as a "crime victim's vehicle" and to enforce these protections.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision to clarify the handling of a crime victim's vehicle."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 168B.06, which pertains to the towing, impounding, and sale of vehicles in certain situations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168B.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 169.13 regarding driving offenses that can result in a vehicle being classified under crime victim's vehicle regulations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Cites section 169A.20, which deals with driving while impaired, further detailing situations involving crime victim vehicles.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169A.20"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill refers to section 609.2112, addressing criminal vehicular homicide or operation causing death.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.2112"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References to section 609.2113 concerning criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.2113"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 609.2114 cited in relation to criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.2114"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Includes section 609.487 related to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, impacting classification of vehicles.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.487"
  }
]

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