SF 5001 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Define domestic assault by strangulation as a violent crime

This bill proposes to classify domestic assault involving strangulation as a violent crime under Minnesota law. It achieves this by adding a specific reference to strangulation statutes within the state's existing definition of violent crimes. The change would apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2026, affecting individuals charged with domestic violence incidents that involve choking or strangulation.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 7, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Apr 7, 2026
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Mary Kunesh-Podein
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