SF762

SF762 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Correctional facility contraband introduction penalty increase provision

Related bill: HF327

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No. 762 proposed in Minnesota seeks to increase the penalties for introducing contraband into correctional facilities. It specifies that:

Anyone caught introducing contraband or found in possession of contraband within a jail or correctional facility, or on its grounds, will face increased legal consequences.
The introduction of general contraband without permission will be classified as a felony, potentially resulting in up to two years in prison.
Specifically, introducing or possessing a dangerous weapon in these settings will be a more severe felony, with a possible prison sentence of up to five years.

This legislation aims to enhance public safety by implementing stricter punishments for violations related to contraband in correctional environments.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces differentiations in penalties based on the type of contraband introduced."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill relates to increasing the penalty for introducing contraband into a correctional facility under section 641.165, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Penalty for introducing a dangerous weapon has been increased from a gross misdemeanor to a felony."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "641.165, subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Reference for definitions related to correctional facilities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 241.021, subdivision 1 is referenced for the definition of correctional facility.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "241.021, subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies what constitutes a dangerous weapon in the context of the statute."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 609.02, subdivision 6 is referenced for the definition of a dangerous weapon.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.02, subdivision 6"
  }
]