Enhances penalties for misconduct by public officers or employees in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for public officers or employees who commit misconduct. A first-time offender may face up to 364 days in prison or a $3,000 fine, or both. A second or subsequent offense carries a potential five-year prison term, a $10,000 fine, or both. The enhanced penalties apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Enhances penalties for misconduct by public officers or employees in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for public officers or employees who commit misconduct. A first-time offender may face up to 364 days in prison or a $3,000 fine, or both. A second or subsequent offense carries a potential five-year prison term, a $10,000 fine, or both. The enhanced penalties apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.