Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.
HF 897 amends Minnesota law to prohibit exposing children and vulnerable adults to fentanyl, methamphetamine, or related substances in specific locations. It makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly cause or permit such exposure in places like homes, public buildings, or overnight accommodations where children or vulnerable adults might be present. The bill adds criminal penalties for violations, including for exposing individuals to fentanyl (newly specified in the amendment) or methamphetamine-related materials. This directly affects caregivers, property owners, and anyone in environments where children or vulnerable adults could be present.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Introduction
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1st Engrossment
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3 edits
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Mar 17, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment stage, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'fentanyl' to the statute, ensuring the law explicitly covers this synthetic opioid alongside methamphetamine. Additionally, the scope of the amended statute was broadened to include subdivisions 1 and 2, whereas the introduction only referenced subdivision 2.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include amendments to subdivision 1 of the referenced statute, in addition to subdivision 2.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'fentanyl' to clarify that the law applies to this specific synthetic opioid.
SCOPE
Changed the scope of the amendment to include both subdivision 1 (definitions) and subdivision 2 of the statute.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title and posting date to reflect its status as the 1st Engrossment version.
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Committee
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Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Children and Families Finance and Policy
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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 · 8 co-sponsors
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