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Bill > HF3465
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing enhanced penalties for theft from a vulnerable adult; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.52, subdivision 3a.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Minnesota law to establish enhanced penalties for theft committed against a vulnerable adult, meaning someone who is unable to protect themselves due to age or disability. Specifically, if a person commits theft and knows or should have known the victim is a vulnerable adult, the penalties are increased: a misdemeanor theft becomes a gross misdemeanor, a gross misdemeanor theft becomes a felony with a potential two-year sentence or a $5,000 fine, and a felony theft will have its maximum sentence increased by 25 percent. These changes are intended to provide greater public safety and will take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3465/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3465/versions/0/pdf/ |
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