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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a Council on LGBTQIA Minnesotans; limiting criminal defenses and authorization for the use of force relating to a victim's sexual orientation or identity; prohibiting conversion therapy with children or vulnerable adults; prohibiting medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy; prohibiting the misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; 325F.69, by adding a subdivision; 609.06, by adding a subdivision; 609.075; 609.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 15; 214.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Council on LGBTQIA Minnesotans, a 16-member council appointed by the governor and legislature. The council is tasked with advising the governor and legislature on issues facing Minnesota's LGBTQIA community, such as equality, economic and social conditions, and policy changes. The bill also prohibits the use of "conversion therapy" (efforts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity) on minors and vulnerable adults, prohibits medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy, and bans the misrepresentation of conversion therapy services. Additionally, the bill limits criminal defenses and the use of force based on a victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections (on 01/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2597&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2597&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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