Minnesota HF810 increases the criminal penalty for assaulting firefighters, EMS personnel, or certain health care providers.

Minnesota HF810 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalty for assaulting firefighters, EMS personnel, or certain health care providers. The bill specifies that anyone who physically assaults these individuals while they are performing their duties and inflicts demonstrable bodily harm will be guilty of a felony. The penalty for such an assault is imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $6,000, or both. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF810 increases the criminal penalty for assaulting firefighters, EMS personnel, or certain health care providers.

Minnesota HF810 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalty for assaulting firefighters, EMS personnel, or certain health care providers. The bill specifies that anyone who physically assaults these individuals while they are performing their duties and inflicts demonstrable bodily harm will be guilty of a felony. The penalty for such an assault is imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to $6,000, or both. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.