SF1600

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.

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Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

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"
  }
]