This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.1095, subdivision 1, to define domestic assault by strangulation as a violent crime. The amendment includes the insertion of the term "609.2247" into the definition of "violent crime," thereby expanding the list of offenses classified as violent crimes under Minnesota law. This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and ensure that strangulation is recognized as a serious offense.

Additionally, the bill introduces an effective date for the new provisions, stating that the changes will take effect on August 1, 2026, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. This timeline allows for the necessary adjustments in law enforcement and judicial processes to accommodate the new classification of domestic assault by strangulation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.1095