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This bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding fleeing from a peace officer in a motor vehicle by adding a new category of offense called "fleeing an officer with culpable negligence." Under the proposed law, a person who flees from a peace officer while operating a vehicle in a manner that creates an unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm would be guilty of a felony, punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a fine of up to $8,000. The bill also updates driver's license revocation procedures to include this new offense, mandating that the Commissioner of Public Safety revoke the driver's license for not less than four years for a first-time conviction under this new provision. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The bill aims to enhance penalties for individuals who not only flee from law enforcement but do so in a manner that demonstrates extreme disregard for public safety by consciously taking chances of causing serious harm to others while attempting to evade arrest.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0332&ssn=0&y=2025