Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateMinnesotaIntroduced
HF 2358: Enhanced criminal penalty provided for violations of coercion crime.
Scott Van Binsbergen
HF 2358 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill aims to increase the severity of criminal penalties, specifically jail time, for individuals convicted of coercion-related crimes.
Who is affected
Individuals prosecuted for coercion offenses, the state judicial system, and the state correctional department are directly affected.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires judges and prosecutors to apply enhanced sentencing mandates for violations of the coercion statute.
Costs and funding
Increased operational costs for state incarceration facilities and judicial processing time, though specific figures are not provided in the source.
When it takes effect
If passed, the legislation is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.
Potential benefits
Increased deterrence of coercive behaviors and heightened focus on victim safety.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for increased state prison budgets and limited availability of data on the long-term effectiveness of extended sentencing.
What is still unknown
The specific definition of 'coercion' and the exact duration of the proposed sentence enhancements remain undefined in the provided summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Potential reduction in social costs associated with criminal coercion
Risks
- Increased state budgetary burden for longer prison sentences
- Higher administrative costs for the judicial system
- Increased operational costs for state correctional facilities
Society
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Stronger legal deterrent against interpersonal coercion
- Increased protection for victims of coercive behavior
- Validation of victim experiences through enhanced sentencing
Risks
- Risk of disparate impact in sentencing applications
- Over-reliance on incarceration as a social solution
- Limited focus on restorative justice alternatives
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Enhanced public safety through longer incapacitation of offenders
- Direct legal consequences for threatening public behavior
- Deterrence effect on future violent or coercive crimes
Risks
- Increased prison population density
- Potential for volatile environments in correctional settings
- Limited evidence on whether longer sentences correlate with improved behavioral health
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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