HF340 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modified to add heightened penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, and crime of fleeing in motor vehicle and failing to obey certain traffic laws established.
Related bill: SF191
AI Generated Summary
HF340 is a bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives that modifies existing laws regarding the crime of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Specifically, it introduces heightened penalties for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner and creates new provisions for fleeing while failing to obey certain traffic laws. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to strengthen penalties, including expanding driver’s license revocation periods based on the severity and frequency of offenses. Key provisions include:
- License Revocation Periods:
- First offense: Minimum 1-year revocation.
- Second or subsequent offenses: Minimum 3-year revocation.
- More serious offenses (newly defined subdivisions): Revocation periods range from 4 to 10 years.
- No limited license (hardship license) can be issued for at least half the revocation period, unless recommended by the court.
- First offense: Minimum 1-year revocation.
The bill was initially referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy, amended, and then forwarded to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further review.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
| March 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
| March 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Increases penalty periods for revocations based on the specifics of the offense."
],
"removed": [
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],
"summary": "The bill amends regulations about driver's license revocation for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle under section 171.174.",
"modified": [
"Adds references to new subdivisions in section 609.487."
]
},
"citation": "171.174",
"subdivision": ""
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Newly adds definitions or subdivisions related to negligent fleeing."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This section of the bill amends the criminal code concerning fleeing a peace officer.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts penalties for fleeing depending on offenses listed in the subdivisions."
]
},
"citation": "609.487",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee