HF 5084 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Preborn child given recognized right to life, and constitutional amendment proposed.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution that explicitly states a preborn child has a right to life. It defines a preborn child as a living human fetus from fertilization until live birth and requires voter approval at the 2026 general election for the amendment to take effect in 2027. The text includes specific language ensuring that medical treatment to save a pregnant person's life or the removal of a nonviable or deceased fetus remains allowed.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Failed
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
Floor votes · House May 13, 2026

How they voted

5270
Failed
Total votes 122
May 13, 2026
D Democratic66
66 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican56
52 Yea 4 Nay
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
0
May 13, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (52-70)
house
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors