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MN SF1285

MN SF1285
Traffic access obstruction to a trunk highway or airport penalties increase; crime of obstructing transit modification


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; increasing penalties for obstructing traffic access to a trunk highway or airport; amending the crime of obstructing transit; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 609.74; 609.855, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill increases the penalties for obstructing traffic access to a trunk highway or airport and modifies the crime of obstructing transit. It makes it a gross misdemeanor to interfere with or obstruct traffic entering, exiting, or on a freeway or public roadway within airport property. It also increases the maximum sentence for unlawful interference with a transit operator from 90 days to one year and the maximum fine from $1,000 to $3,000. The effective date for these changes is August 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy (on 02/22/2021)

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