Penalties increase for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic

This bill increases penalties for obstructing traffic on trunk highways, airports, or transit systems in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes to make interfering with traffic on freeways or airport property a gross misdemeanor (up to 90 days in jail or $1,000 fine), excluding law enforcement and emergency responders acting in their duties. For transit vehicles, it raises fines for non-violent obstruction to $3,000 (from $1,000) and keeps higher penalties ($5,000) for violent or threatening cases. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025. The bill directly affects individuals who disrupt traffic flow on these specific infrastructure types.