A bill for an act
relating to public safety; criminalizing the castration or sterilization of minors;
imposing criminal penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 609.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [609.2248] CASTRATION OR STERILIZATION OF MINORS.
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new text begin A person who does any of the following to a person under the age of 18 years is guilty
of a felony:
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new text begin (1) physical or chemical castration;
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new text begin (2) surgery on the genitalia or reproductive organs; or
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new text begin (3) any surgery, procedure, or administration of drugs that results in the person being
unable to conceive a child.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
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Section 1.

new text begin [609.2248] CASTRATION OR STERILIZATION OF MINORS. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin [609.2248] CASTRATION OR STERILIZATION OF MINORS.
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