Bill
Bill > HF3822
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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; enhancing the penalty for misconduct of public officer or employee; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.43.
AI Summary
This bill enhances the penalties for misconduct by public officers or employees in Minnesota, changing the existing law to classify such offenses as felonies. Previously, misconduct could result in up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, or both. Now, a first offense will be punishable by up to one year in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Subsequent offenses will carry a more severe penalty of up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both. This change, which applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, aims to strengthen public safety by imposing stricter consequences for those in public service who abuse their authority or fail to perform their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Walter Hudson (R)*,
Keith Allen (R),
Ben Bakeberg (R),
Jeff Dotseth (R),
James Gordon (R),
Bryan Lawrence (R),
Shane Mekeland (R),
Patricia Mueller (R),
Tom Murphy (R),
Jim Nash (R),
Paul Novotny (R),
Kristin Robbins (R),
Terry Stier (R),
Scott Van Binsbergen (R),
Last Action
House Public Safety Finance and Policy (15:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3822/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3822/versions/0/pdf/ |
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