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 first meeting of the task force is to be convened by January 1, 2026, and it is required to meet at least four times a year.

Additionally, the bill mandates the commissioner of health to provide annual reports on the task force's activities to key state officials and legislative committees, detailing the education and outreach efforts related to FGM. The bill also includes appropriations from the general fund for the task force's operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Notably, the task force is designed to be a permanent entity, as it does not have an expiration date, and it will receive administrative support and meeting space from the commissioner.