SF1289 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Exception provision to the child neglect crime

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This bill proposes that pregnant individuals in Minnesota cannot be criminally charged or convicted for actions that wouldn't be considered criminal if they were not pregnant. This includes using prescribed drugs, experiencing abuse, and failing to maintain optimal physical health. Essentially, it aims to provide legal protection to pregnant persons under certain circumstances related to their condition.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added