Bill > HF766

This bill enhances the penalties for assaulting a peace officer in Minnesota by changing the criminal classification and potential punishment. Under the proposed legislation, physically assaulting a peace officer would be elevated from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, with potential consequences of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to $4,000. The bill maintains existing provisions that classify more serious assaults against peace officers as felonies, such as assaults that cause demonstrable bodily harm or intentionally throwing bodily fluids or feces at an officer, which would still be punishable by up to three years in prison and/or a fine of up to $6,000. A "peace officer" is defined as a licensed law enforcement professional who is effecting a lawful arrest or performing a legally mandated duty. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date, signaling the legislature's intent to provide stronger legal protections for law enforcement personnel.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0766&ssn=0&y=2025