Minnesota HF5105: Criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes enhanced.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to public safety; enhancing criminal penalties for certain domestic violence-related crimes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 4; 629.75, subdivision 2.

From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to public safety; enhancing criminal penalties for certain domestic violence-related crimes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 4; 629.75, subdivision 2. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518B.01, subdivision 14, is amended to read: Subd. 14. Violation of an order for protection. (a) A person who violates an order for protection issued by a judge or referee is subject to the penalties provided in paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), whenever an order for protection is granted by a judge or referee or pursuant to a similar law of another state, the United States, the District of Columbia, tribal lands, United States territories, Canada, or a Canadian province, and the respondent or person to be restrained knows of the existence of the order, violation of the order for protection is a misdemeanor. Upon a misdemeanor conviction under this paragraph, the defendant must be sentenced to a minimum of three days imprisonment and must be ordered to participate in counseling or other appropriate programs selected by the court. If the court stays imposition or execution of the jail sentence and the defendant refuses or fails to comply with the court's treatment order, the court must impose and execute the stayed jail sentence. A …

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Sponsors

• Buck, Shelley (D, 47A) · primary sponsor
• Kristi Pursell (D)
• Liz Reyer (D)
• Bianca Virnig (D)
• Lucy Rehm (D, 48B)
• David Gottfried (D)
• Kelly Moller (D)
• Kaela Berg (D)
• Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Elliott Engen (R)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Author added Engen
2. May 5, 2026: Authors added Moller, Berg, and Rehrauer
3. May 4, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5105?

HF5105 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Criminal penalties for domestic violence-related crimes enhanced.

What does HF5105 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; enhancing criminal penalties for certain domestic violence-related crimes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 518B.01, subdivision 14; 609.2242, subdivision 4; 629.75, subdivision 2.

What is the status of HF5105?

In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Author added Engen (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5105?

Buck, Shelley (D, 47A), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF5105?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5105&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house