HF 4187 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Terms of a delegation of parental authority modified.

This bill modifies how parents and guardians can delegate their authority to others in Minnesota, primarily affecting families dealing with care, custody, or property decisions for minors or incapacitated individuals. It extends the maximum delegation period from one year to three years for non-professional guardians while keeping the 30-day limit for professional guardians, and requires professional guardians to submit delegation documents to the court. The law also mandates that parents share copies of delegation documents with other parents within 30 days, unless specific exceptions like supervised parenting time or protection orders apply. These changes apply to all delegations signed on or after the bill's effective date.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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