Minnesota HF641 expands fourth-degree assault to include physical attacks on health care providers.

Minnesota HF641 amends state law to classify as a felony any physical assault causing demonstrable bodily harm to physicians, nurses, or other health care providers. This change applies to attacks occurring in the performance of their duties, including in hospital emergency departments. The bill is effective August 1, 2025, and imposes penalties of up to two years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both.

Minnesota HF641 expands fourth-degree assault to include physical attacks on health care providers.

Minnesota HF641 amends state law to classify as a felony any physical assault causing demonstrable bodily harm to physicians, nurses, or other health care providers. This change applies to attacks occurring in the performance of their duties, including in hospital emergency departments. The bill is effective August 1, 2025, and imposes penalties of up to two years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both.