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MN SF691

MN SF691
Reporting of crimes motivated by bias expansion


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the reporting of crimes motivated by bias; amending the crimes of assault, property damage, and harassment motivated by bias; requiring the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training to update training in recognizing, responding to, and reporting crimes of bias; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 363A.06, subdivision 1; 609.2231, subdivision 4; 609.2233; 609.595, subdivisions 1a, 2; 609.749, subdivision 3; 626.5531, subdivision 1; 626.8451, subdivision 1; 626.8469, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill expands the reporting of crimes motivated by bias. It amends existing laws to broaden the categories of protected characteristics, including race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and national origin. The bill also requires the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training to update training for peace officers in identifying, responding to, and reporting crimes motivated by bias. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to the Commissioner of Human Rights and the Commissioner of Public Safety to support data collection, victim services, and community organization engagement related to bias-motivated crimes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Hearing (09:00:00 3/24/2023 ) (on 03/24/2023)

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