SF 5186 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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