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MN HF259

MN HF259
Reproductive health rights established.


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; establishing reproductive health rights; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145A.

AI Summary

This bill establishes reproductive health rights in Minnesota, codifying them as fundamental rights. It prohibits the state from denying, restricting, or interfering with an individual's autonomous decisions about their reproductive health, including the right to choose or refuse contraception, sterilization, and abortion. The bill also recognizes the right to privacy regarding personal reproductive decisions, and states that a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus does not have independent rights under state law. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state from discriminating in the protection or enforcement of these reproductive health rights, and from prosecuting or depriving individuals of their rights based on the potential or actual impact on their own health or pregnancy. Individuals can pursue civil action if their rights under this bill are violated.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Author added Schultz (on 05/16/2022)

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