Minnesota SF191 modifies penalties for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, increasing penalties for culpable negligence and failure to obey.

Minnesota SF191 amends the state's laws on fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. It increases penalties for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner, establishing it as a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both. The bill also creates a new crime for fleeing a peace officer and failing to obey traffic signs or keep on the proper side of the road, with similar penalties. Additionally, it allows the expanded use of tracking devices on fleeing motor vehicles. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF191 modifies penalties for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, increasing penalties for culpable negligence and failure to obey.

Minnesota SF191 amends the state's laws on fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. It increases penalties for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner, establishing it as a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both. The bill also creates a new crime for fleeing a peace officer and failing to obey traffic signs or keep on the proper side of the road, with similar penalties. Additionally, it allows the expanded use of tracking devices on fleeing motor vehicles. The changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.