SF171 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Criminal sexual conduct crimes presumptive sentences increase
Related bill: HF1288
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 171, proposed by Senators Farnsworth, Gustafson, Kreun, Rarick, and Putnam, aims to address public safety by increasing the standard sentences for certain criminal sexual conduct offenses in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill directs the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to raise the recommended prison time by 25% for violations of specified sections of the Minnesota Statutes that relate to criminal sexual conduct. However, this increase does not apply to cases where the offender was in a position of authority over the victim at the time of the offense. The changes proposed in the bill are scheduled to be incorporated into the 2025 sentencing guidelines and are intended to take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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