Correctional facility contraband introduction penalty increase provision
SF 762 increases criminal penalties for introducing contraband into Minnesota correctional facilities. It raises the felony penalty for bringing prohibited items (like drugs or weapons) into jails or prisons beyond the current maximum two-year sentence. The law applies to anyone who introduces contraband without facility staff consent, including inmates and visitors. Dangerous weapons already carry a maximum five-year sentence under existing law, and this bill expands the scope of the penalty increase to cover additional contraband types. The change directly affects facility security and those who violate rules regarding prohibited items.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Pratt
RRepublican
Co
Carla Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Jason Rarick
RRepublican
Co
John Jasinski
RRepublican
Co
Karin Housley
RRepublican
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