The resolution proposes to criminalize ecocide in the State of Minnesota, highlighting the severe environmental and human impacts of such actions. It references historical instances of ecocide, such as the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, and contemporary examples like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and deforestation in the Amazon. The resolution emphasizes the growing global recognition of ecocide as a serious human rights crime, comparable to genocide, and notes that various international bodies have begun to hold perpetrators accountable for environmental destruction. It also points out the increasing frequency of environmental disasters in Minnesota, which have significant financial implications for taxpayers.

In light of these concerns, the resolution calls for the establishment of laws to hold those responsible for ecocide accountable, thereby deterring future environmental harm and promoting positive actions. It aims to address the disproportionate effects of environmental degradation on Indigenous, rural, and minority communities. Additionally, the resolution designates April as Ecocide Awareness and Prevention Month, encouraging public engagement and programs focused on preventing environmental degradation, which is identified as a contributing factor to violence and harm in society.