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This bill modifies Minnesota's sentencing laws for violent offenders by making several key changes to increase penalties and restrict early release options. Under the new provisions, judges must impose aggravated (longer) sentences for individuals convicted of violent felonies who have two or more prior violent crime convictions, replacing the previous optional language. The bill requires consecutive sentences for offenders with multiple felony convictions and mandates that such offenders serve their full announced sentence in custody without eligibility for probation, parole, discharge, or work release. Specifically, the bill changes the sentencing requirements for three scenarios: when an offender commits a third violent crime, when an offender commits a sixth felony, and when an offender has multiple prior felony convictions. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and give judges less discretion in sentencing by changing "may" to "must" when considering enhanced sentences. The bill aims to keep repeat violent offenders in custody longer and provide additional protection to public safety by ensuring more stringent sentencing for individuals with a history of serious criminal conduct.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1466&ssn=0&y=2025