HF2169 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Unintentional murder in the second degree offense modified to include cases involving violation of protective orders issued in additional jurisdictions.

Related bill: SF663

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This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota's second-degree unintentional murder statute (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.19, subdivision 2). It expands the definition of unintentional second-degree murder to include cases where a person causes the death of another while violating certain protective orders issued not only in Minnesota but also in other jurisdictions, including other U.S. states, federal courts, tribal lands, U.S. territories, Canada, and Canadian provinces. The bill aims to enhance protections for individuals under protective orders by increasing the legal consequences for violations that result in death. If passed, the amendment would allow for a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison for offenders who unintentionally cause a death while violating such orders.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added