Exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure establishment
This bill clarifies that exposing a human breast by itself does not count as indecent exposure, gross lewdness, or lascivious behavior under Minnesota law. It directly affects individuals who may have been charged with these offenses solely for breast exposure and amends the state statutes to explicitly exclude this specific act from criminal definitions. The change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, providing a clear legal standard for law enforcement and courts regarding public decency charges.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Alice Mann
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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