HF1288

HF1288 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Presumptive sentences for criminal sexual conduct crimes increased.

Related bill: SF171

AI Generated Summary

This bill directs the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission to increase the presumptive sentence durations for specific criminal sexual conduct offenses by 25%. However, the increase does not apply to certain offenses where the perpetrator is or was recently in a position of authority over the victim. The revised sentencing guidelines must be incorporated into the 2025 sentencing grid, take effect on August 1, 2025, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

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