Minnesota HF329 increases penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic.

Minnesota HF329 amends state statutes to increase penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic. The bill specifies that obstructing traffic on a freeway or within airport property with intent to disrupt traffic is a gross misdemeanor. It also increases penalties for obstructing the operation of a transit vehicle, with higher penalties if the violation involves force or violence. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF329 increases penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic.

Minnesota HF329 amends state statutes to increase penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic. The bill specifies that obstructing traffic on a freeway or within airport property with intent to disrupt traffic is a gross misdemeanor. It also increases penalties for obstructing the operation of a transit vehicle, with higher penalties if the violation involves force or violence. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.