Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 3937: Criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer increased, crime of impersonating while possessing a firearm established, enhanced penalties for committing an offense while impersonating established, and individuals presenting as peace officers required to identify themselves.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 3937 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer increased, crime of impersonating while possessing a firearm established, enhanced penalties for committing an offense while impersonating established, and individuals presenting as peace officers required to identify themselves. Primary sponsor: Kristin Bahner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Author added Youakim.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Bahner | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 37B |
| Paul Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12A |
| Greg Davids | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26B |
| Bobbie Harder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17B |
| Ginny Klevorn | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 42B |
| Leon Lillie | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 44B |
| Paul Novotny | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30B |
| Bernie Perryman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14A |
| Kristi Pursell | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 58A |
| Kari Rehrauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 35B |
| Terry Stier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22B |
| Jeff Witte | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57B |
| Cheryl Youakim | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 46B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Youakim
- Authors added Lillie, Perryman, and Pursell
- Authors added Rehrauer and Harder
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy