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SF1329 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Criminal penalty increase for assaulting a firefighter, EMS personnel or certain health providers

Related bill: HF810

AI Generated Summary

The proposed bill, S.F. No. 1329, aims to increase the criminal penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, or certain healthcare providers. Specifically, the bill seeks to amend a section of the Minnesota Statutes to enforce harsher punishments. If someone physically assaults a firefighter, EMS personnel, or healthcare provider causing bodily harm while they are performing their duties, the offense would be classified as a felony. The penalties could include up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. If the assault results in demonstrable bodily harm, the penalties could increase to up to three years in prison or a fine of up to $6,000, or both. This bill is being reviewed by the Judiciary and Public Safety committee.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds or increases penalties for assaulting health care providers in emergency departments."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the criminal penalties for assaulting certain personnel under section 609.2231.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases penalty severity from gross misdemeanor to felony with extended imprisonment time and fines for assaults on specified persons."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.2231"
  }
]

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