SF171

SF171 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Criminal sexual conduct crimes presumptive sentences increase

Related bill: HF1288

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 171, proposed by Senators Farnsworth, Gustafson, Kreun, Rarick, and Putnam, aims to address public safety by increasing the standard sentences for certain criminal sexual conduct offenses in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill directs the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to raise the recommended prison time by 25% for violations of specified sections of the Minnesota Statutes that relate to criminal sexual conduct. However, this increase does not apply to cases where the offender was in a position of authority over the victim at the time of the offense. The changes proposed in the bill are scheduled to be incorporated into the 2025 sentencing guidelines and are intended to take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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