Bill > HF4276

This bill modifies Minnesota's child welfare laws in several ways. It specifies that possession or use of small amounts of marijuana by a parent is not, on its own, grounds for establishing child abuse, removing a child from the home, or denying or limiting child custody or parenting time. The bill also prohibits taking a child into immediate custody solely based on a parent's accusation, charge, or conviction for possessing or selling small amounts of marijuana, or possessing marijuana-related paraphernalia. Additionally, the bill prevents courts from considering such marijuana-related offenses when determining the best interests of the child in custody and parenting time decisions. Overall, the bill aims to prevent parents from facing harsh child welfare consequences solely due to low-level marijuana-related offenses.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4276&ssn=0&y=2017