Castration or sterilization of minors criminalized, and criminal penalties imposed.
HF 814 criminalizes performing castration, sterilization, or any procedure causing permanent infertility on minors under 18 in Minnesota. It makes these acts a felony, imposing criminal penalties on anyone who carries them out. The law directly affects minors under 18 and healthcare providers or others who perform such procedures on them. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025, and is codified under Minnesota Statutes § 609.2248.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Wiener
RRepublican
Co
Drew Roach
RRepublican
Co
Krista Knudsen
RRepublican
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