Committee hears bill to require tougher sentences for repeat violent felons with firearms; members raise legal and practical questions Representative Hudson’s HF3380 would require aggravated sentences and bar early release for people convicted three or more times of violent felonies involving firearms; supporters cited sentencing data and public-safety concerns, while members raised separation-of-powers and evidentiary problems. The bill was laid over.

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing for tougher sentences on repeat violent felons with firearms, igniting a heated debate over public safety and judicial powers.

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