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MN SF676Trunk highway or airport traffic access obstruction penalties increase; transit obstruction crime modification
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Introduced
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
In Committee
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2018
05/20/2018
Introduced Session
90th Legislature 2017-2018
Bill Summary
Trunk highway or airport traffic access obstruction penalties increase; transit obstruction crime modification
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for obstructing access to trunk highways, airports, and transit vehicles. It makes it a gross misdemeanor to intentionally interfere with or obstruct traffic entering, exiting, or on a freeway or public roadway within airport property. The bill also increases the maximum sentence for unlawfully interfering with the operation of a transit vehicle, raising the maximum jail time from 90 days to one year and the maximum fine from $1,000 to $3,000. These changes are effective August 1, 2018 and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF390 (on 05/10/2018)
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