HF 111

1st Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/06/2023 06:49pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; establishing the crime of surreptitious intrusion that does
not take place through a window or aperture; establishing the crime of surreptitious
intrusion under or around a person's clothing; amending the statute of limitations
for the crime of surreptitious intrusion; making technical and conforming changes;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 243.166, subdivision 1b; 609.746,
subdivision 1; 609A.02, subdivision 3; 628.26.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 243.166, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:

Subd. 1b.

Registration required.

(a) A person shall register under this section if:

(1) the person was charged with or petitioned for a felony violation of or attempt to
violate, or aiding, abetting, or conspiracy to commit, any of the following, and convicted
of or adjudicated delinquent for that offense or another offense arising out of the same set
of circumstances:

(i) murder under section 609.185, paragraph (a), clause (2);

(ii) kidnapping under section 609.25;

(iii) criminal sexual conduct under section 609.342; 609.343; 609.344; 609.345; 609.3451,
subdivision 3, paragraph (b); or 609.3453;

(iv) indecent exposure under section 617.23, subdivision 3; or

(v) surreptitious intrusion under the circumstances described in section 609.746,
subdivision 1, paragraph deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end ;

(2) the person was charged with or petitioned for a violation of, or attempt to violate, or
aiding, abetting, or conspiring to commit any of the following and convicted of or adjudicated
delinquent for that offense or another offense arising out of the same set of circumstances:

(i) criminal abuse in violation of section 609.2325, subdivision 1, paragraph (b);

(ii) false imprisonment in violation of section 609.255, subdivision 2;

(iii) solicitation, inducement, or promotion of the prostitution of a minor or engaging in
the sex trafficking of a minor in violation of section 609.322;

(iv) a prostitution offense in violation of section 609.324, subdivision 1, paragraph (a);

(v) soliciting a minor to engage in sexual conduct in violation of section 609.352,
subdivision 2 or 2a, clause (1);

(vi) using a minor in a sexual performance in violation of section 617.246; or

(vii) possessing pornographic work involving a minor in violation of section 617.247;

(3) the person was sentenced as a patterned sex offender under section 609.3455,
subdivision 3a; or

(4) the person was charged with or petitioned for, including pursuant to a court martial,
violating a law of the United States, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice, similar
to an offense or involving similar circumstances to an offense described in clause (1), (2),
or (3), and convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for that offense or another offense arising
out of the same set of circumstances.

(b) A person also shall register under this section if:

(1) the person was charged with or petitioned for an offense in another state similar to
an offense or involving similar circumstances to an offense described in paragraph (a),
clause (1), (2), or (3), and convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for that offense or another
offense arising out of the same set of circumstances;

(2) the person enters this state to reside, work, or attend school, or enters this state and
remains for 14 days or longer or for an aggregate period of time exceeding 30 days during
any calendar year; and

(3) ten years have not elapsed since the person was released from confinement or, if the
person was not confined, since the person was convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for
the offense that triggers registration, unless the person is subject to a longer registration
period under the laws of another state in which the person has been convicted or adjudicated,
or is subject to lifetime registration.

If a person described in this paragraph is subject to a longer registration period in another
state or is subject to lifetime registration, the person shall register for that time period
regardless of when the person was released from confinement, convicted, or adjudicated
delinquent.

(c) A person also shall register under this section if the person was committed pursuant
to a court commitment order under Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 253B.185, chapter
253D, Minnesota Statutes 1992, section 526.10, or a similar law of another state or the
United States, regardless of whether the person was convicted of any offense.

(d) A person also shall register under this section if:

(1) the person was charged with or petitioned for a felony violation or attempt to violate
any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), clause (1), or a similar law of another state or
the United States, or the person was charged with or petitioned for a violation of any of the
offenses listed in paragraph (a), clause (2), or a similar law of another state or the United
States;

(2) the person was found not guilty by reason of mental illness or mental deficiency
after a trial for that offense, or found guilty but mentally ill after a trial for that offense, in
states with a guilty but mentally ill verdict; and

(3) the person was committed pursuant to a court commitment order under section
253B.18 or a similar law of another state or the United States.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2023.
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Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.746, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Surreptitious intrusion; observation device.

(a) A person is guilty of
a gross misdemeanor who:

(1) enters upon another's property;

(2) surreptitiously gazes, stares, or peeps in the window or any other aperture of a house
or place of dwelling of another; and

(3) does so with intent to intrude upon or interfere with the privacy of a member of the
household.

(b) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:

(1) enters upon another's property;

(2) surreptitiously installs or uses any device for observing, photographing, recording,
amplifying, or broadcasting sounds or events through the window or any other aperture of
a house or place of dwelling of another; and

(3) does so with intent to intrude upon or interfere with the privacy of a member of the
household.

(c) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:

(1) surreptitiously gazes, stares, or peeps in the window or other aperture of a sleeping
room in a hotel, as defined in section 327.70, subdivision 3, a tanning booth, or other place
where a reasonable person would have an expectation of privacy and has exposed or is
likely to expose their intimate parts, as defined in section 609.341, subdivision 5, or the
clothing covering the immediate area of the intimate parts; and

(2) does so with intent to intrude upon or interfere with the privacy of the occupant.

(d) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:

(1) surreptitiously installs or uses any device for observing, photographing, recording,
amplifying, or broadcasting sounds or events through the window or other aperture of a
sleeping room in a hotel, as defined in section 327.70, subdivision 3, a tanning booth, or
other place where a reasonable person would have an expectation of privacy and has exposed
or is likely to expose their intimate parts, as defined in section 609.341, subdivision 5, or
the clothing covering the immediate area of the intimate parts; and

(2) does so with intent to intrude upon or interfere with the privacy of the occupant.

new text begin (e) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:
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new text begin (1) uses any device for photographing, recording, or broadcasting an image of an
individual in a house or place of dwelling, a sleeping room of a hotel as defined in section
327.70, subdivision 3, a tanning booth, a bathroom, a locker room, a changing room, an
indoor shower facility, or any place where a reasonable person would have an expectation
of privacy; and
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new text begin (2) does so with the intent to photograph, record, or broadcast an image of the individual's
intimate parts, as defined in section 609.341, subdivision 5, without the consent of the
individual.
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new text begin (f) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
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new text begin (1) surreptitiously installs or uses any device for observing, photographing, recording,
or broadcasting an image of an individual's intimate parts, as defined in section 609.341,
subdivision 5, or the clothing covering the immediate area of the intimate parts;
new text end

new text begin (2) observes, photographs, or records the image under or around the individual's clothing;
and
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new text begin (3) does so with intent to intrude upon or interfere with the privacy of the individual.
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deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more
than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both, if the person:

(1) violates deleted text begin this subdivision deleted text end new text begin paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) new text end after a previous conviction
under this subdivision or section 609.749; or

(2) violates deleted text begin this subdivision deleted text end new text begin paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) new text end against a minor under the
age of 18, knowing or having reason to know that the minor is present.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end A person is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more
than four years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both, if: (1) the person
violates paragraph (b) deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end (d) new text begin , or (e) new text end against a minor victim under the age of 18; (2) the
person is more than 36 months older than the minor victim; (3) the person knows or has
reason to know that the minor victim is present; and (4) the violation is committed with
sexual intent.

new text begin (i) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person:
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new text begin (1) violates paragraph (f) after a previous conviction under this subdivision or section
609.749; or
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new text begin (2) violates paragraph (f) against a minor under the age of 18, knowing or having reason
to know that the victim is a minor.
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new text begin (j) A person is guilty of a felony if the person violates paragraph (f) after two or more
convictions under this subdivision or section 609.749.
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deleted text begin (g) Paragraphs deleted text end new text begin (k) Paragraph new text end (b) deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end (d) deleted text begin do deleted text end new text begin , or (e) does new text end not apply to law enforcement
officers or corrections investigators, or to those acting under their direction, while engaged
in the performance of their lawful duties. Paragraphs (c) deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end (d) new text begin , and (e) new text end do not apply to
conduct in: (1) a medical facility; or (2) a commercial establishment if the owner of the
establishment has posted conspicuous signs warning that the premises are under surveillance
by the owner or the owner's employees.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609A.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Certain criminal proceedings.

(a) A petition may be filed under section
609A.03 to seal all records relating to an arrest, indictment or information, trial, or verdict
if the records are not subject to section 299C.11, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and if:

(1) all pending actions or proceedings were resolved in favor of the petitioner. For
purposes of this chapter, a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental illness is not a resolution
in favor of the petitioner. For the purposes of this chapter, an action or proceeding is resolved
in favor of the petitioner, if the petitioner received an order under section 590.11 determining
that the petitioner is eligible for compensation based on exoneration;

(2) the petitioner has successfully completed the terms of a diversion program or stay
of adjudication and has not been charged with a new crime for at least one year since
completion of the diversion program or stay of adjudication;

(3) the petitioner was convicted of or received a stayed sentence for a petty misdemeanor
or misdemeanor and has not been convicted of a new crime for at least two years since
discharge of the sentence for the crime;

(4) the petitioner was convicted of or received a stayed sentence for a gross misdemeanor
and has not been convicted of a new crime for at least four years since discharge of the
sentence for the crime; or

(5) the petitioner was convicted of or received a stayed sentence for a felony violation
of an offense listed in paragraph (b), and has not been convicted of a new crime for at least
five years since discharge of the sentence for the crime.

(b) Paragraph (a), clause (5), applies to the following offenses:

(1) section 35.824 (altering livestock certificate);

(2) section 62A.41 (insurance regulations);

(3) section 86B.865, subdivision 1 (certification for title on watercraft);

(4) section 152.025 (controlled substance in the fifth degree); or 152.097 (sale of
simulated controlled substance);

(5) section 168A.30, subdivision 1 (certificate of title false information); or 169.09,
subdivision 14, paragraph (a), clause (2) (accident resulting in great bodily harm);

(6) chapter 201; 203B; or 204C (voting violations);

(7) section 228.45; 228.47; 228.49; 228.50; or 228.51 (false bill of lading);

(8) section 256.984 (false declaration in assistance application);

(9) section 296A.23, subdivision 2 (willful evasion of fuel tax);

(10) section 297D.09, subdivision 1 (failure to affix stamp on scheduled substances);

(11) section 297G.19 (liquor taxation); or 340A.701 (unlawful acts involving liquor);

(12) section 325F.743 (precious metal dealers); or 325F.755, subdivision 7 (prize notices
and solicitations);

(13) section 346.155, subdivision 10 (failure to control regulated animal);

(14) section 349.2127; or 349.22 (gambling regulations);

(15) section 588.20 (contempt);

(16) section 609.27, subdivision 1, clauses (2) to (5) (coercion);

(17) section 609.31 (leaving state to evade establishment of paternity);

(18) section 609.485, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (2) or (4) (escape from civil
commitment for mental illness);

(19) section 609.49 (failure to appear in court);

(20) section 609.52, subdivision 3, clause (3)(a) (theft of $5,000 or less), or other theft
offense that is sentenced under this provision; or 609.52, subdivision 3a, clause (1) (theft
of $1,000 or less with risk of bodily harm);

(21) section 609.525 (bringing stolen goods into state);

(22) section 609.526, subdivision 2, clause (2) (metal dealer receiving stolen goods);

(23) section 609.527, subdivision 5b (possession or use of scanning device or reencoder);
609.528, subdivision 3, clause (3) (possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit check); or
609.529 (mail theft);

(24) section 609.53 (receiving stolen goods);

(25) section 609.535, subdivision 2a, paragraph (a), clause (1) (dishonored check over
$500);

(26) section 609.54, clause (1) (embezzlement of public funds $2,500 or less);

(27) section 609.551 (rustling and livestock theft);

(28) section 609.5641, subdivision 1a, paragraph (a) (wildfire arson);

(29) section 609.576, subdivision 1, clause (3), item (iii) (negligent fires);

(30) section 609.595, subdivision 1, clauses (3) to (5), and subdivision 1a, paragraph
(a) (criminal damage to property);

(31) section 609.597, subdivision 3, clause (3) (assaulting or harming police horse);

(32) section 609.625 (aggravated forgery); 609.63 (forgery); 609.631, subdivision 4,
clause (3)(a) (check forgery $2,500 or less); 609.635 (obtaining signature by false pretense);
609.64 (recording, filing forged instrument); or 609.645 (fraudulent statements);

(33) section 609.65, clause (1) (false certification by notary); or 609.651, subdivision
4, paragraph (a) (lottery fraud);

(34) section 609.652 (fraudulent driver's license and identification card);

(35) section 609.66, subdivision 1a, paragraph (a) (discharge of firearm; silencer); or
609.66, subdivision 1b (furnishing firearm to minor);

(36) section 609.662, subdivision 2, paragraph (b) (duty to render aid);

(37) section 609.686, subdivision 2 (tampering with fire alarm);

(38) section 609.746, subdivision 1, paragraph deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end (interference with privacy;
subsequent violation or minor victim);

(39) section 609.80, subdivision 2 (interference with cable communications system);

(40) section 609.821, subdivision 2 (financial transaction card fraud);

(41) section 609.822 (residential mortgage fraud);

(42) section 609.825, subdivision 2 (bribery of participant or official in contest);

(43) section 609.855, subdivision 2, paragraph (c), clause (1) (interference with transit
operator);

(44) section 609.88 (computer damage); or 609.89 (computer theft);

(45) section 609.893, subdivision 2 (telecommunications and information services fraud);

(46) section 609.894, subdivision 3 or 4 (cellular counterfeiting);

(47) section 609.895, subdivision 3, paragraph (a) or (b) (counterfeited intellectual
property);

(48) section 609.896 (movie pirating);

(49) section 624.7132, subdivision 15, paragraph (b) (transfer pistol to minor); 624.714,
subdivision 1a (pistol without permit; subsequent violation); or 624.7141, subdivision 2
(transfer of pistol to ineligible person); or

(50) section 624.7181 (rifle or shotgun in public by minor).

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2023.
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Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 628.26, is amended to read:

628.26 LIMITATIONS.

(a) Indictments or complaints for any crime resulting in the death of the victim may be
found or made at any time after the death of the person killed.

(b) Indictments or complaints for a violation of section 609.25 may be found or made
at any time after the commission of the offense.

(c) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.282 may be found or made at
any time after the commission of the offense if the victim was under the age of 18 at the
time of the offense.

(d) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.282 where the victim was 18
years of age or older at the time of the offense, or 609.42, subdivision 1, clause (1) or (2),
shall be found or made and filed in the proper court within six years after the commission
of the offense.

(e) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.322, 609.342 to 609.345, and
609.3458 may be found or made at any time after the commission of the offense.

(f) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.466 and 609.52, subdivision
2, paragraph (a), clause (3), item (iii), shall be found or made and filed in the proper court
within six years after the commission of the offense.

(g) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.2335, 609.52, subdivision 2,
paragraph (a), clause (3), items (i) and (ii), (4), (15), or (16), 609.631, or 609.821, where
the value of the property or services stolen is more than $35,000, or for violation of section
609.527 where the offense involves eight or more direct victims or the total combined loss
to the direct and indirect victims is more than $35,000, shall be found or made and filed in
the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.

(h) Except for violations relating to false material statements, representations or
omissions, indictments or complaints for violations of section 609.671 shall be found or
made and filed in the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.

(i) Indictments or complaints for violation of sections 609.561 to 609.563, shall be found
or made and filed in the proper court within five years after the commission of the offense.

new text begin (j) Indictments or complaints for violation of section 609.746 shall be found or made
and filed in the proper court within the later of three years after the commission of the
offense or three years after the offense was reported to law enforcement authorities.
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deleted text begin (j) deleted text end new text begin (k) new text end In all other cases, indictments or complaints shall be found or made and filed in
the proper court within three years after the commission of the offense.

deleted text begin (k) deleted text end new text begin (l) new text end The limitations periods contained in this section shall exclude any period of time
during which the defendant was not an inhabitant of or usually resident within this state.

deleted text begin (l) deleted text end new text begin (m) new text end The limitations periods contained in this section for an offense shall not include
any period during which the alleged offender participated under a written agreement in a
pretrial diversion program relating to that offense.

deleted text begin (m) deleted text end new text begin (n) new text end The limitations periods contained in this section shall not include any period of
time during which physical evidence relating to the offense was undergoing DNA analysis,
as defined in section 299C.155, unless the defendant demonstrates that the prosecuting or
law enforcement agency purposefully delayed the DNA analysis process in order to gain
an unfair advantage.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date and to crimes committed before that date if the limitations
period for the crime did not expire before August 1, 2023.
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