HF1908

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1908) proposes the removal of provisions related to gender-affirming care from state law. Specifically, it seeks to amend child custody jurisdiction statutes and repeal certain existing laws that provide protections and access to gender-affirming care.

Key provisions of the bill include: - Amendments to Child Custody Jurisdiction Laws: The bill modifies statutes related to when Minnesota courts can assert jurisdiction over child custody matters, including the removal of language that allows a child’s presence in the state for gender-affirming healthcare to be a factor in custody determinations. - Repeal of Existing Laws: The bill repeals several Minnesota statutes that currently protect or facilitate access to gender-affirming healthcare services.

In summary, this legislation seeks to limit legal protections for gender-affirming care and remove provisions that currently allow Minnesota to have jurisdiction in certain custody cases involving minors seeking such care.