The bill aims to protect access to gender-affirming health care for children in Minnesota by preventing the enforcement of out-of-state laws that could interfere with this care. It establishes that any law from another state that allows for the removal of a child from their parent or guardian due to the provision of gender-affirming health care is against Minnesota's public policy and will not be enforced. Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to clarify that the presence of a child in the state for the purpose of receiving gender-affirming health care is sufficient for jurisdictional purposes in child custody cases. It also prohibits the issuance of subpoenas related to violations of other states' laws that interfere with an individual's right to receive such care.

Furthermore, the bill includes specific provisions that ensure individuals cannot be extradited or arrested in Minnesota for actions related to gender-affirming health care, thereby safeguarding the rights of parents and guardians who seek this care for their children. The amendments to the statutes emphasize that Minnesota courts will not consider themselves an inconvenient forum in cases involving gender-affirming health care if the laws of another state limit access to such care. Overall, the bill reinforces Minnesota's commitment to protecting the rights of individuals seeking gender-affirming health care and ensures that out-of-state laws do not undermine these rights.

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