SF 5247 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Protecting Families and Children Act Establishment

The Protecting Families and Children Act establishes a legal framework in Minnesota to restrict gender transition procedures for minors and strengthen parental rights in education and healthcare. It prohibits the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors, defines biological sex based on genetics and anatomy, and requires parental consent for certain school activities. The bill also creates a new felony offense for grooming minors for sexual exploitation, repeals laws banning non-coercive talk therapy, and restores home-state jurisdiction in child custody disputes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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