SF663 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Offense of unintentional murder in the second degree amendment to include cases involving the violation of protective orders issued in certain additional jurisdictions
Related bill: HF2169
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 663 is a proposed law in Minnesota that aims to expand the definition of the offense of unintentional murder in the second degree. This bill proposes to include situations where a person causes the death of another without intending to kill, while they are violating protective orders from different recognized jurisdictions. Previously, only certain protective orders were considered under this law, but the bill seeks to include additional types of restraining orders, such as those issued in other U.S. states, Canada, or Canadian provinces, among others. This means if someone causes a death while breaking such an order, they could be charged with unintentional murder in the second degree and potentially face up to 40 years in prison.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Includes violations of protective orders from jurisdictions like Tribal Lands and Canadian provinces as factors in unintentional murder."
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"summary": "This bill amends the definition of unintentional murder in the second degree under section 609.19.",
"modified": [
"Revises the scope of jurisdictions recognized for protective orders relevant to unintentional murder cases."
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"citation": "609.19"
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"summary": "Cross-referencing inclusion of protective orders relevant to unintentional murder.",
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"citation": "518B"
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"summary": "Cross-referencing inclusion of harassment restraining orders relevant to unintentional murder.",
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