Minnesota HF136 increases penalties for certain crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization.

Minnesota HF136 amends state law to increase penalties for crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization. The bill defines "transnational crime organization" as an entity involved in international trafficking of drugs, humans, or weapons, or smuggling of humans. It also defines "criminal gang" as an ongoing organization with a common name or symbol, primarily involved in specified offenses. The bill increases the statutory maximum for such crimes, adding five years for general offenses and ten years if the victim is a child under 18.

Minnesota HF136 increases penalties for certain crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization.

Minnesota HF136 amends state law to increase penalties for crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization. The bill defines "transnational crime organization" as an entity involved in international trafficking of drugs, humans, or weapons, or smuggling of humans. It also defines "criminal gang" as an ongoing organization with a common name or symbol, primarily involved in specified offenses. The bill increases the statutory maximum for such crimes, adding five years for general offenses and ten years if the victim is a child under 18.