Clarifies misconduct by public officers and employees, increases penalties for repeated misconduct, extends statute of limitations, and makes public.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify certain actions by public officers and employees that constitute misconduct. It increases the penalty for repeated misconduct by public officers and employees, extends the statute of limitations for misconduct offenses, and makes the offense of public misconduct ineligible for automatic expungement. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Clarifies misconduct by public officers and employees, increases penalties for repeated misconduct, extends statute of limitations, and makes public.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify certain actions by public officers and employees that constitute misconduct. It increases the penalty for repeated misconduct by public officers and employees, extends the statute of limitations for misconduct offenses, and makes the offense of public misconduct ineligible for automatic expungement. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.