SF 3688

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/20/2026 09:38 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to civil law; permitting a civil action against a person for failure to render
aid in certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.662,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.662, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Civil action. new text end

new text begin A person who is injured by a violation of subdivision 2, paragraph
(a), or 3, paragraph (a), may bring a civil action for recovery of damages, together with
costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney fees.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to causes
of action accruing on or after that date.
new text end