This bill aims to protect access to gender-affirming health care for children in Minnesota by preventing the enforcement of out-of-state laws that may interfere with this care. It introduces new legal provisions that declare any law from another state allowing the removal of a child from their parent or guardian due to the provision of gender-affirming health care as contrary to Minnesota's public policy. The bill also establishes that subpoenas related to violations of such out-of-state laws will not be recognized in Minnesota, ensuring that individuals cannot be compelled to provide information that could lead to legal action against them for facilitating gender-affirming care.

Additionally, the bill amends existing child custody and extradition laws to ensure that Minnesota courts will not consider themselves an inconvenient forum in cases involving gender-affirming health care, particularly if the other state's laws restrict access to such care. It clarifies that no person can be extradited or arrested in Minnesota for actions related to receiving or providing gender-affirming health care, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to protecting the rights of individuals seeking this type of medical care. The effective date for all provisions in the bill is set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 518D.201, 518D.204, 518D.207, 629.02, 629.05, 629.06, 629.13, 629.14
1st Engrossment: 518D.201, 518D.204, 518D.207, 629.02, 629.05, 629.06, 629.13, 629.14
1st Engrossment: 518D.201, 518D.204, 518D.207, 629.02, 629.05, 629.06, 629.13, 629.14