as introduced - 81st Legislature (1999 - 2000) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to statutes; expanding the definition of 1.3 family. 1.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. [DEFINITION OF FAMILY.] 1.6 Unless federal law prohibits, the definition of family as 1.7 used in programs administered by the state shall include 1.8 grandparents, grandchildren, all blood-related individuals, 1.9 stepchildren, stepparents, and life partners.