Criminal penalty increase for impersonating a peace officer

SF 4019 increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer in Minnesota. It raises the base offense from a misdemeanor to a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison or a $4,000 fine. The bill also increases penalties for impersonation committed while committing other crimes (like accessing restricted buildings or using fake police vehicle markings) to up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. Repeat offenders within five years face up to ten years in prison or a $20,000 fine. The law directly affects individuals who falsely pose as police officers to deceive others or commit additional offenses.