Minnesota HF4314 increases penalties for doxxing and expands the scope of the crime.

Minnesota HF4314 increases criminal penalties for doxxing and expands the scope of the crime. The bill makes it a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to $4,000, or both, if the victim or their family suffers great bodily harm or death. It also makes a second or subsequent violation a felony. The bill defines "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, and photographs of homes. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4314 increases penalties for doxxing and expands the scope of the crime.

Minnesota HF4314 increases criminal penalties for doxxing and expands the scope of the crime. The bill makes it a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of up to $4,000, or both, if the victim or their family suffers great bodily harm or death. It also makes a second or subsequent violation a felony. The bill defines "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, and photographs of homes. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.