Minnesota SF4735 modifies criminal sentencing to consider age deception as an aggravating factor.

Minnesota SF4735 amends the state's criminal sentencing guidelines to include age deception as an aggravating factor. Specifically, it allows courts to consider this factor when sentencing offenders who intentionally deceived a minor victim into believing they were also a minor. This change applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF4735 modifies criminal sentencing to consider age deception as an aggravating factor.

Minnesota SF4735 amends the state's criminal sentencing guidelines to include age deception as an aggravating factor. Specifically, it allows courts to consider this factor when sentencing offenders who intentionally deceived a minor victim into believing they were also a minor. This change applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.