SF 5534 Minnesota Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 18, 2024 Last action May 18, 2024
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May 18, 2024
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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May 18, 2024
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Nathan Wesenberg
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