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SF 5186

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/20/2026 01:50 p.m.

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to public safety; establishing that exposure of a human breast alone is not
indecent exposure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, by adding
a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Exposure of human breast. new text end

new text begin Exposure of a human breast alone does not
constitute lewd exposure, gross lewdness, or lascivious behavior.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026.
new text end