Age deception cases criminal sentencing modifications

Summary

The bill amends Minnesota’s sentencing statutes to treat an adult who pretends to be a minor to a minor victim as an aggravating circumstance. Judges may consider that deception when setting penalties for crimes committed on or after August 1 2026. It targets adult offenders who exploit minors by lying about their age.

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