SF3372 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Swatting criminal penalties expansion provision
Related bill: HF3209
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to enhance public safety by increasing criminal penalties for the act of "swatting." Swatting involves making a false report to emergency services to provoke a large police response, typically involving a tactical unit, at the target's location.
Main Provisions
- Increased Penalties: The bill aims to increase the criminal penalties associated with swatting. This is intended to deter individuals from engaging in this dangerous and potentially life-threatening prank.
- No Supervised Release: It outlines new rules for individuals serving mandatory life sentences related to this crime, indicating restrictions on supervised release.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Minimum Imprisonment Terms: The bill specifies changes to existing Minnesota statutes related to supervised release for those serving life sentences for specific crimes, now including swatting.
- Amendments to Statutes: It specifically amends Minnesota Statutes sections 244.05 subdivision 4 and 609.78 subdivisions 2a, 2c, to include provisions associated with harsher punishments for swatting incidents.
Relevant Terms
- Swatting
- Mandatory life sentence
- Supervised release
- Public safety
- Criminal penalties
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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