Victim of a crime prohibited from being charged of a crime for towing or impounding a motor vehicle, sale prohibited of motor vehicle that is a crime victim's vehicle for 180 days, reimbursement provided for a crime victim's vehicle that is sold by a unit of government, charging the victim of a crime prohibited for any crime or fee, and law enforcement agencies required to investigate reports of stolen vehicles and provide an update on that investigation.
HF 762 protects crime victims whose vehicles were stolen or involved in certain accidents (like hit-and-runs) by prohibiting fees for towing or impounding their vehicles and banning sales of these vehicles for 180 days. It requires government agencies to reimburse victims if they sell a crime victim's vehicle and forbids charging victims any fines or fees related to their vehicle. The bill also mandates law enforcement to investigate stolen vehicle reports and provide victims with regular updates on the investigation status. These provisions directly affect victims of vehicle theft or crime-related accidents in Minnesota.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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District
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Walter Hudson
RRepublican
Co
Ben Davis
RRepublican
Co
Shane Mekeland
RRepublican
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