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MN HF4839

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Heather Keeler

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Out-of-state judgments that terminate parental rights or restrict contact between a child and parent based on authorization of gender-affirming care are contrary to Minnesota public policy and shall not be enforced or recognized by courts, law enforcement, or state agencies.

  • Subpoenas issued by other states seeking information about persons traveling to Minnesota for gender-affirming care related to criminal charges or child protection matters are void and unenforceable in Minnesota.

  • Minnesota judges may not issue out-of-state arrest or search warrants for violations of laws prohibiting or restricting gender-affirming care, and peace officers may not execute or assist in executing such warrants.

  • Persons present in Minnesota may not be extradited to another state to face criminal charges related to laws prohibiting or restricting gender-affirming care for themselves or their children.

  • The law becomes effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Protections provided to individuals in Minnesota from enforcement of laws from other states prohibiting or restricting the individual or the individual's child from receiving gender-affirming care.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

4/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law4/27/2022

Full Bill Text

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