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This bill creates a new criminal offense related to being present in a stolen motor vehicle in Minnesota. Specifically, the legislation makes it a misdemeanor for a person to enter or be found in a motor vehicle that they know or have reason to know was stolen. If an individual commits this offense after already having a prior conviction or delinquency adjudication for the same violation, they would be charged with a gross misdemeanor, which carries more serious potential penalties. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.52 by adding a new subdivision that outlines these provisions. The new law will become effective on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The purpose of this legislation appears to be deterring and penalizing individuals who knowingly enter or remain in stolen vehicles, which can be associated with broader criminal activities.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0638&ssn=0&y=2025