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MinnesotaHF 235894th Legislature, 2025-2026House

Enhanced criminal penalty provided for violations of coercion crime.

Sponsored By: Scott Van Binsbergen (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public Safety Finance and PolicyRules and Administration for comparison with SF281

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Coercion law education for the public

Minnesota’s public safety commissioner must run a public awareness campaign about the revised coercion penalties, consulting with the education commissioner. The campaign must educate the public, especially elementary, middle, and secondary school students. The law requires the first campaign by September 15, 2025, with repeat campaigns every two years. It specifies no funding amount.

Higher penalties for Minnesota coercion offenders

Beginning August 1, 2026, Minnesota’s coercion sentencing rules apply to crimes committed on or after that date. When money gained or lost is $300 or less, or cannot be measured, the maximum is 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. For amounts over $300 but under $2,500, the maximum is five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. For amounts of $2,500 or more, the maximum is ten years in prison or a $20,000 fine. A special felony penalty applies when a violation of section 609.27, subdivision 1, clause (6), proximately causes great bodily harm or death. That maximum is 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Scott Van Binsbergen

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Kristin Bahner

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Baker

    Republican • House

  • Brion Curran

    Democratic • House

  • Lang

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Aaron Repinski

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 201 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2026

Third Reading

Yes: 67 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

Passage

Yes: 134 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Secretary of State Chapter 76

    5/7/2026Senate

  2. Governor's action Approval

    5/7/2026Senate

  3. Governor approval

    5/7/2026House

  4. Presentment date

    5/6/2026Senate

  5. Returned from Senate

    5/4/2026House

  6. Third reading Passed vote: 67-0

    4/30/2026Senate

  7. Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken

    4/30/2026Senate

  8. Second reading

    4/22/2026Senate

  9. Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF281a

    4/22/2026Senate

  10. Author added Bahner

    4/22/2026House

  11. Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF281, now on General Orders

    4/21/2026Senate

  12. Introduction and first reading

    4/21/2026Senate

  13. Received from House

    4/21/2026Senate

  14. Bill was passed vote: 134-0

    4/20/2026House

  15. Third reading

    4/20/2026House

  16. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Monday, April 20, 2026

    4/16/2026House

  17. Second reading

    3/5/2026House

  18. Committee report, to adopt as amendeda

    3/5/2026House

  19. Authors added Repinski and Curran

    2/26/2026House

  20. Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

    3/13/2025House

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