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SF 191

Crime of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle modification

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Farnsworth and 4 co-sponsors

SF 191 modifies Minnesota's fleeing-from-police statute to adjust penalties or definitions for motor vehicle pursuit crimes.

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 191

Legislative bill overview

SF 191 modifies Minnesota's crime statutes related to fleeing from peace officers in motor vehicles. The bill adjusts definitions, penalties, or procedural elements governing how this offense is prosecuted and punished. Specific language would need to be reviewed to determine exact modifications to existing law.

Why is this important

Fleeing from police is a serious public safety concern that can endanger officers, suspects, and civilians. How states define and penalize this crime significantly affects law enforcement operations, court dockets, and sentencing practices. Modifications to these statutes can shift the balance between deterrence, officer safety protocols, and proportional punishment.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty severity: Whether enhanced penalties are justified or constitute overreach, particularly if the bill increases criminal charges or mandatory minimums
  • Racial disparities in enforcement: Concerns about whether modified statutes may be applied unevenly across demographic groups, as traffic stops and police pursuits show documented disparities
  • Vehicle type or circumstance distinctions: Disagreement over whether all vehicle flights should be treated equally or if distinctions (dangerous highways vs. residential areas, speeds involved) should affect charges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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