This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 628.26, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the crime of arson in the first degree, specifically under section 609.561. The new legal language allows for indictments or complaints for this offense to be filed at any time after the commission of the crime. Additionally, the bill makes several adjustments to the existing limitations for other offenses, including the removal of certain time constraints for filing complaints related to various crimes, while also establishing new timeframes for others.

The bill also introduces provisions regarding the effective date, stating that the changes will take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date, as well as to crimes committed before that date if the limitations period had not expired by then. This legislative change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that serious crimes like arson can be prosecuted without the constraints of a statute of limitations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 628.26