This bill establishes the crime of carjacking in Minnesota, defining it as the act of taking a motor vehicle from another person through the use or threat of force. Carjacking is categorized into three degrees: first degree, involving a dangerous weapon or bodily harm (up to 20 years in prison); second degree, implying possession of a dangerous weapon (up to 15 years); and third degree, covering all other circumstances (up to 10 years). The bill also introduces carjacking as a disqualifying offense under sections 245C.15, which relates to permanent and 15-year disqualifications for individuals with felony-level violations. The new law is set to take effect on August 1, 2023, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance the legal framework surrounding violent crimes, including the definition of "harmful sexual conduct" to include carjacking, and expands the list of offenses requiring the transmission of juvenile disposition orders to schools. It updates procedures for DNA specimen collection from individuals charged with serious crimes, including carjacking, and revises definitions of "violent crime" and "predatory crime" to encompass carjacking. The bill aims to strengthen the legal response to violent and sexual crimes, improve communication between the juvenile justice system and educational institutions, and ensure law enforcement has the necessary tools to address these serious offenses effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145A.061, 146A.08, 245C.15, 609.21, 245C.24, 253B.02, 253D.02, 260B.171, 299A.296, 299C.105, 299C.67, 609.1095, 609.341, 609.52, 609.531, 609.631, 609.632, 609.821, 611A.031, 611A.036, 611A.08, 624.712