SF323

SF323 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crime of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle modification to add a heightened penalty for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner

Related bill: HF332

AI Generated Summary

This bill, SF No 323, aims to modify public safety laws in Minnesota specifically regarding the penalties for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. It introduces increased penalties when a person flees in a manner that is culpably negligent. Under the proposed changes, the driver’s license revocation periods for various offenses related to fleeing a peace officer are clearly defined: - Minimum of one year for a first offense. - Minimum of three years for second or subsequent offenses. - Minimum of four years if the offense is more severe under specific circumstances outlined in subdivision 3a. - Minimum of ten years for particularly egregious offenses under one clause of subdivision 4. - Minimum of seven and five years under other clauses of subdivision 4.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a limited driver's license cannot be granted for half the period of revocation, and after this period, issuance must be as recommended by the court.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 20, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 20, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill states that the commissioner shall revoke the driver's license of individuals convicted under section 609.487, subdivision 3, relating to fleeing a peace officer.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.487",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses the revocation period for offenses under section 609.487, subdivision 3a, concerning fleeing a peace officer.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.487",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications are detailed regarding the revocation periods for offenses under section 609.487, subdivision 4, clauses a, b, and c, related to fleeing a peace officer.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.487",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill discusses limitations on issuing a limited license under section 171.30 following revocation periods related to fleeing a peace officer.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.30",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]