This bill establishes a task force dedicated to the prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Minnesota, as outlined in the newly proposed section 144.3875 of the Minnesota Statutes. The task force will be administered by the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of public safety, and will consist of up to 15 members, including survivors of FGM, community leaders, public health professionals, and law enforcement personnel. The task force is tasked with developing educational strategies, raising public awareness about the harms of FGM, improving data collection, and providing resources to protect children from this practice. The task force is required to meet at least four times a year and will not have an expiration date.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of public safety, must provide an annual report on the task force's activities to various state officials. The bill also includes appropriations from the general fund for the task force's operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This initiative aims to strengthen education and outreach regarding FGM and enhance the enforcement of laws prohibiting the practice.