MN HF3835

Establishes new Minnesota law recognizing that life is valued and protected from the moment of conception and accorded the same constitutional and legal rights as all persons under state and federal law.

Defines "conception" as the process of combining male sperm with female ovum, resulting in a fertilized ovum or zygote.

Distinguishes between "abortifacient" (methods inhibiting pregnancy development after conception) and "contraception" (methods inhibiting pregnancy development before conception), clarifying that contraception does not include abortifacients.

Specifies that the bill does not create or recognize a right to abortion or prohibit the use of any contraceptive methods.