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This bill modifies Minnesota's theft penalty statute by specifically addressing motor vehicle theft and adjusting the sentencing guidelines. The legislation introduces motor vehicle theft as a separate category within existing theft offense classifications, proposing enhanced penalties for stealing vehicles. Under the new provisions, stealing a motor vehicle would be classified as a more serious offense, potentially resulting in imprisonment for up to ten years or a fine of up to $20,000, or both. The bill restructures the existing theft penalty framework by adding motor vehicles to the list of items that trigger higher-level criminal charges, alongside other serious theft categories like stolen firearms or items valued over $35,000. The changes are designed to create a more explicit and potentially more stringent legal approach to motor vehicle theft, with the new provisions set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date. Additionally, the bill includes a technical instruction for the revisor of statutes to update cross-references in related legal documents to ensure consistency with the new language.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2168&ssn=0&y=2025