Bill > SF2510

This bill increases the criminal penalties for concealing a dead body under Minnesota law. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statute 609.502, subdivision 1a, by significantly increasing the potential punishment for individuals convicted of concealing a corpse under clause (1). The current law allows for a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, but the proposed changes would expand these penalties to up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The new penalties would apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025. By dramatically increasing the potential imprisonment and financial penalties, the bill appears to be intended to create a stronger legal deterrent against the serious criminal act of concealing a dead body, signaling the state's view of this offense as a grave violation of the law.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2510&ssn=0&y=2025