Minnesota HF5106 defines domestic assault by strangulation as a violent crime.
Minnesota HF5106 amends state law to classify domestic assault by strangulation as a violent crime. This change aligns the severity of this offense with other serious crimes, potentially increasing penalties. The bill specifies that domestic assault by strangulation is now included in the definition of "violent crime" under Minnesota Statutes. This update takes effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.
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