HF765 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Aggravated sentences required for violent offenders, consecutive sentences required for violent offenders, offenders required to serve the entire announced sentence in custody.
Related bill: SF1466
AI Generated Summary
This bill amends current law in Minnesota related to sentencing for violent crimes. It specifies that if a person is convicted of a violent felony and it is their third such offense, the judge is required to impose a tougher sentence than the standard guidelines suggest, up to the maximum allowed by law. The decision to impose this harsher sentence depends on two conditions: the individual must have been 18 or older when the crime was committed, and they must have two or more previous convictions for violent crimes. Additionally, the person must be considered a danger to public safety based on their past criminal behavior or other aggravating factors involved in the crime. This change aims to implement stricter punishments for repeat offenders of violent crimes to enhance public safety.
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 |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new provision requiring judges to impose aggravated sentences for certain conditions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill proposes amendments to sentencing provisions for violent offenders under section 609.1095.",
"modified": [
"Changes the conditions and criteria for determining dangerous offenders and imposing aggravated sentences."
]
},
"citation": "609.1095"
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]