Motor vehicle theft penalties increased.

HF 2168 increases penalties for motor vehicle theft under Minnesota Statutes § 609.52. The bill amends the statute to explicitly include "motor vehicle" as a circumstance triggering a higher penalty tier (up to 10 years in prison or $20,000 fine), previously not specifically listed under this level. This directly affects individuals convicted of stealing vehicles, moving such offenses to a more severe sentencing category. The change applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and modifies the existing penalty structure without changing other theft categories.