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SF 1289

1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 11/05/2025 01:40 p.m.

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to public safety; providing an exception to the child neglect crime;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.378, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.378, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin A person may not be charged with or convicted of a violation of
this section for acts committed while pregnant and before the birth of the person's child or
children including but not limited to the use of drugs, prescribed or otherwise; experiencing
abuse; exposure to or being a victim of domestic or other violence; or failing to maintain
optimal physical health.
 new text end