Criminal penalty provided for assaulting housing and redevelopment authority employees.

Summary

The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota law that makes it a gross misdemeanor to assault an employee or agent of a housing and redevelopment authority while they are performing official duties. If the assault causes demonstrable bodily harm, the offense is upgraded to a felony with up to two years in prison or a $4,000 fine. It aims to protect staff who manage public housing programs and related services.

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