SF1364 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Embezzlement of public funds over a certain amount penalty increase provision
Related bill: HF2828
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 1364 is a legislative bill aiming to amend the penalties for embezzlement of public funds in Minnesota. According to this bill, the severity of penalties will depend on the amount of money embezzled:
- If the embezzled amount is $2,500 or less, the punishment could be up to five years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both.
- If the amount is more than $2,500 but less than $100,000, the penalty could be up to ten years in prison, a fine up to $20,000, or both.
- For embezzlement of $100,000 or more, the proposed punishment is up to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $50,000, or both.
This amendment aims to adjust the consequences based on the value of the embezzled funds to better address and deter the crime of embezzling public money.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Increases penalty for embezzlement over certain amounts."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends the penalty structure for embezzlement of public funds under section 609.54.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts the imprisonment and fine thresholds for cases involving different embezzlement amounts."
]
},
"citation": "609.54"
}
]