Protecting Families and Children Act Establishment
The Protecting Families and Children Act establishes a legal framework in Minnesota to restrict gender transition procedures for minors and strengthen parental rights in education and healthcare. It prohibits the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors, defines biological sex based on genetics and anatomy, and requires parental consent for certain school activities. The bill also creates a new felony offense for grooming minors for sexual exploitation, repeals laws banning non-coercive talk therapy, and restores home-state jurisdiction in child custody disputes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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