HF66
Offense of unintentional murder in the second degree amended to include cases involving the violation of protective orders issued in certain additional jurisdictions.
False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)Past session
Related bill: SF663
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill amends the definition of unintentional murder in the second degree in Minnesota. Previously, this offense included causing someone's death without intent during the commission of a felony, or while violating a protective order. The change proposed in this bill expands the types of protective orders recognized to include similar orders issued by courts in other U.S. states, the District of Columbia, tribal lands, U.S. territories, Canada, and Canadian provinces. This expansion means that if a death occurs under these circumstances, the perpetrator can be charged with unintentional murder in the second degree, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 40 years.
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