Minnesota SF728 increases penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic.

SF728 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic. It classifies such obstructions as gross misdemeanors, with higher penalties for offenses involving force or violence. The bill also updates the definition of unlawful interference with a transit operator, specifying that intentional acts that distract the driver are punishable. Effective August 1, 2025, the changes apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota SF728 increases penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic.

SF728 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic. It classifies such obstructions as gross misdemeanors, with higher penalties for offenses involving force or violence. The bill also updates the definition of unlawful interference with a transit operator, specifying that intentional acts that distract the driver are punishable. Effective August 1, 2025, the changes apply to crimes committed on or after that date.