Motor vehicle tampering penalty enhancement provision and crime for riding in a vehicle when a person reasonably should have known that a vehicle was taken without permission establishment provision

Summary

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to make it a misdemeanor to knowingly ride in a vehicle that has been taken without the owner's consent, or to tamper with or enter a vehicle without permission. It applies to conduct occurring on or after August 1, 2025, and targets drivers, passengers, and anyone who interferes with a vehicle illegally. The change aims to strengthen public safety by penalizing both the act of theft‑related riding and unauthorized vehicle tampering.

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