MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – Several new laws aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting citizens go into effect today in Minnesota. Here’s a summary of the key changes:
Key Changes:
- Cell Phone and Vape Products:
- It is now illegal to sell or possess cell phone covers that look like firearms.
- Vapes resembling school supplies or products appealing to minors are also prohibited.
- Swatting and Doxing:
- Making a swatting call, which sends emergency responders to the home of an elected official, judge, prosecuting attorney, correctional facility employee, or peace officer, is now a felony.
- Doxing protections have been expanded for election workers.
- Traffic Stops:
- Law enforcement officers are now required to inform drivers why they are being stopped instead of asking if they know the reason.
- Straw Purchases:
- It is now a felony to make a straw purchase of a firearm for someone who is prohibited from possessing it due to a criminal conviction or other reasons.
These new laws aim to improve public safety, protect vulnerable individuals, and enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions.
Cell phone covers that look like a firearm. Finally, a new law in Minnesota that makes sense. 😂
How about swatting is that for ALL people. 🙄
Why don't they just make murder illegal.
Falsly swatting ANYONE should be a felony! Talk about giving yourself special protection.