SF1600 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Criminal Arson in the first degree statute of limitations elimination provision
Related bill: HF764
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1600) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 628.26, eliminating the statute of limitations for first-degree arson (section 609.561). Currently, certain crimes, such as murder and kidnapping, have no time limit for prosecution. This bill adds first-degree arson to that list, allowing legal action for the crime to be initiated at any time after its commission.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Removed statute of limitations for first-degree arson."
],
"removed": [
"Previous limitations applying to section 609.561 removed."
],
"summary": "This bill updates section 628.26 to eliminate the statute of limitations for first-degree arson and make other modifications to limitations periods for various crimes.",
"modified": [
"Various subsections reorganized to accommodate new provisions."
]
},
"citation": "628.26"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"No changes to statute of limitations status; referenced for context."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendment acknowledges crimes outlined in section 609.25.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.25"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Contextual reference for unlimited statute of limitations."
],
"removed": [
"Previous statute of limitations on arson removed."
],
"summary": "References section 609.561 in context of statute elimination, relating to arson offenses.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.561"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Distinguished limitations based on the victim's age."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to crimes addressed by section 609.282 with modified limitations.",
"modified": [
"Victim age distinction now explicitly noted."
]
},
"citation": "609.282"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 609.42 noted for fraud-related offenses with a six-year limit.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.42"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References human trafficking-related limitations for crimes under section 609.322.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.322"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References sexual offenses under section 609.342 for context in limits removal.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.342"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to criminal offenses addressed by section 609.3458.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.3458"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Inclusion of limitations reference for bribery-related offenses.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.466"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Addresses theft-related crimes under section 609.52 with specific conditions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.52"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References financial exploitation offenses under section 609.2335.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.2335"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 609.631 mentioned concerning fraud and misrepresentation crimes.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.631"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Related to fraud offenses under section 609.821 with conditions for limitations.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.821"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Related to identity theft crimes under section 609.527 with victim conditions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.527"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Environmental crime limitations provided under section 609.671.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.671"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to arson-type offenses noted in changes to section 609.562.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.562"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References offenses under section 609.563 with standard limitations.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.563"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 609.746 mentioned concerning invasion of privacy offenses.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.746"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Notes DNA analysis procedures under section 299C.155.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "299C.155"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee