Embezzlement of public funds over a certain amount penalty increase provision

SF 1364 increases criminal penalties for embezzling public funds in Minnesota based on the amount stolen. It directly affects individuals who embezzle public money, such as government employees or officials. The bill raises maximum sentences: for embezzlement between $2,500 and $100,000, the penalty increases to 10 years in prison (up from prior levels), and for amounts over $100,000, it increases to 20 years. The law takes effect August 1, 2025.