Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for malicious punishment of a child in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish mandatory minimum sentences for malicious punishment of a child. It sets a gross misdemeanor for less than substantial bodily harm, with imprisonment up to 364 days and a fine up to $3,000. For substantial bodily harm, it mandates a felony with imprisonment up to five years and a fine up to $10,000. For great bodily harm, it imposes a felony with imprisonment between two and ten years and a fine up to $20,000. The bill also includes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and specific provisions for children under four years old.

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for malicious punishment of a child in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish mandatory minimum sentences for malicious punishment of a child. It sets a gross misdemeanor for less than substantial bodily harm, with imprisonment up to 364 days and a fine up to $3,000. For substantial bodily harm, it mandates a felony with imprisonment up to five years and a fine up to $10,000. For great bodily harm, it imposes a felony with imprisonment between two and ten years and a fine up to $20,000. The bill also includes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and specific provisions for children under four years old.