HF1367

HF1367 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Judicial review of child maltreatment occurring outside of Minnesota allowed, and local welfare agency responsibility for assessing or investigating alleged maltreatment occurring outside of state provided.

Related bill: SF1841

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota statutes regarding child maltreatment cases that occur outside of the state.

Key provisions include: 1. Judicial Review: It allows for judicial review of maltreatment cases occurring outside of Minnesota by specifying the appropriate district court jurisdiction based on where the maltreatment occurred or where the involved individuals reside. 2. Local Welfare Agency Responsibility: It designates the local welfare agency as the entity responsible for assessing or investigating reports of child maltreatment occurring in another state or country if either the alleged perpetrator or the child resides in Minnesota. 3. Legal Procedure Updates: It outlines the process for appealing decisions made by relevant commissioners or executive boards, including deadlines for filing appeals and requirements for serving notices to involved parties.

Overall, the bill ensures that Minnesota can address child maltreatment cases connected to its residents, even if the incidents occur outside the state's borders.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file

Past committee meetings

Children and Families Finance and Policy on: April 02, 2025 15:00

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to	Children and Families Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to	Children and Families Finance and Policy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for appeals related to maltreatment occurring outside Minnesota."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends judicial review processes for maltreatment cases under section 256.045.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the responsibilities of commissioners in judicial reviews of maltreatment cases."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256.045"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references sections related to compelling the performance of agency orders through mandamus.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the process for compelling compliance with commissioner or executive board orders."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "586.01 to 586.12"
  }
]