This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.1095, to impose stricter sentencing requirements for violent offenders. It mandates that judges must impose aggravated sentences for individuals convicted of a violent felony who have two or more prior violent crime convictions, and it requires that these sentences be served consecutively to any existing sentences. Additionally, offenders must serve their entire announced sentence in custody without eligibility for probation, parole, or work release until the full term is completed. The bill also introduces a new subdivision that specifies these consecutive sentencing requirements and reinforces the necessity for offenders to serve their full sentences.

The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025, and they will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that repeat violent offenders face more severe consequences for their actions, thereby deterring future violent crimes and protecting the community.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.1095