SF323 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Crime of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle modification to add a heightened penalty for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner
Related bill: HF332
AI Generated Summary
This bill, SF No 323, aims to modify public safety laws in Minnesota specifically regarding the penalties for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. It introduces increased penalties when a person flees in a manner that is culpably negligent. Under the proposed changes, the driver’s license revocation periods for various offenses related to fleeing a peace officer are clearly defined: - Minimum of one year for a first offense. - Minimum of three years for second or subsequent offenses. - Minimum of four years if the offense is more severe under specific circumstances outlined in subdivision 3a. - Minimum of ten years for particularly egregious offenses under one clause of subdivision 4. - Minimum of seven and five years under other clauses of subdivision 4.
Additionally, the bill specifies that a limited driver's license cannot be granted for half the period of revocation, and after this period, issuance must be as recommended by the court.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 21, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A heightened penalty provision for culpably negligent fleeing."
],
"removed": [
"Previous allowances for limited licenses during the full revocation period."
],
"summary": "The bill modifies the revocation of driver's licenses for fleeing a peace officer under section 171.174.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts revocation terms across several offenses, extending them."
]
},
"citation": "171.174"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subsection increasing penalties for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner."
],
"removed": [
"None of the existing penalty levels have been removed."
],
"summary": "This bill amends penalties associated with fleeing a peace officer under section 609.487.",
"modified": [
"Updates penalty structures, including a new statute of limitations clause."
]
},
"citation": "609.487"
}
]