Criminal penalty for concealing a dead body increased.

HF 2394 increases penalties for concealing a dead body under Minnesota Statutes section 609.502, specifically for cases classified under subdivision 1, clause (1). The bill raises the maximum fine from $5,000 to $20,000 and increases the potential prison sentence from up to three years to up to 20 years. This change directly affects individuals convicted of concealing a dead body under these circumstances. The amendment takes effect August 1, 2025, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.