SF638 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Being in a stolen motor vehicle prohibition
Related bill: HF326
AI Generated Summary
Senate Bill SF No 638 proposes making it illegal to knowingly be in a stolen motor vehicle in Minnesota. Under this bill:
- Anyone who enters or is found in a vehicle that they know or have reasonable grounds to believe was stolen will be committing a misdemeanor.
- If someone has previously been convicted or found delinquent of this offense and commits it again, the second offense will be treated as a gross misdemeanor, resulting in more severe penalties.
This legislation aims to enhance public safety by imposing criminal penalties on those associated with stolen vehicles.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision defining illegal presence in a stolen motor vehicle."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends section 609.52 to introduce penalties for being present in a stolen vehicle.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "60952"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee