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This bill establishes a task force on prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Minnesota, with several key provisions. The commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of public safety, will create a task force of up to 15 members, including FGM survivors, community leaders, public health professionals, and law enforcement personnel. The task force, which will meet at least four times per year and does not have an expiration date, has six primary duties: developing strategies to educate the public about FGM and its legal consequences, raising awareness about the physical and emotional harms of FGM through partnerships with schools and healthcare providers, providing information about child protection services, improving data collection across state agencies, developing resources to protect children from FGM, and performing other determined duties. The task force will elect a chairperson annually and receive administrative support from the commissioner of health. Additionally, the commissioner must submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the task force's educational and outreach activities. The bill also includes an appropriation of unspecified funds from the general fund to support the task force's work in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The overall goal is to prevent FGM, support impacted communities, and protect children from this harmful practice.

Health and Social Services

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