Bill
Bill > SF3847
MN SF3847
MN SF3847Crime of violence definition expansion to include certain animal cruelty offenses provision
summary
Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding definition of crime of violence to include certain animal cruelty offenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, subdivision 5.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "crime of violence" in Minnesota law to include certain felony-level animal cruelty offenses, specifically those found in chapter 343, which deals with the prevention of cruelty to animals. This change means that convictions for these animal cruelty crimes will now be categorized alongside other serious offenses like murder, assault, and robbery when determining what constitutes a "crime of violence" under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.712, subdivision 5. The bill also specifies that this expanded definition will take effect on August 1, 2026, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Second reading (on 03/23/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3847/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3847/versions/0/pdf/ |
Loading...