Castration or sterilization of minors criminalization
This bill makes it a felony in Minnesota for anyone to castrate or sterilize a person under the age of 18. The law specifically criminalizes physical or chemical castration, surgery on genitalia or reproductive organs, and any medical procedure or drug administration that prevents a minor from conceiving a child. These actions are punishable as felonies if committed on or after August 1, 2024, and the legislation directly affects individuals who perform such procedures on minors.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 18, 2024
Last action May 18, 2024
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2
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Committee
1
May 18, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
May 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
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