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MN HF3835

Abortion; legal and constitutional rights provided beginning at conception.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; providing that legal and constitutional rights begin at conception; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish that legal and constitutional rights begin at conception in the state of Minnesota. It defines key terms such as "abortifacient," "abortion," "conception," and "contraception," and states that the state recognizes life as being valued and protected from the moment of conception, with each life being accorded the same rights and protections as all persons under the U.S. Constitution, the Minnesota Constitution, and state laws. However, the bill also specifies that it shall not be construed to create or recognize a right to abortion or to prohibit the use of any means of contraception.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy (on 02/28/2022)

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