This bill seeks to strengthen protections for pregnant minors in Minnesota by making it a felony to coerce them into seeking or obtaining an abortion. It also classifies related acts of intimidation or harm as gross misdemeanors. The legislation requires abortion providers to verify the age of the minor and inform them that they cannot be forced into an abortion, necessitating written certification of this information. Additionally, abortion facilities must display clear signage regarding patients' rights related to coercion and consent, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also mandates screening requirements for providers to identify potential coercion and outlines actions to be taken if coercion is suspected, including notifying law enforcement and child protective services.

Moreover, the bill introduces new training requirements for personnel in abortion facilities to recognize and assist victims of human trafficking, utilizing a standardized course from the Department of Health. Healthcare providers are required to assess pregnant minors before scheduling abortions to ensure their decisions are free from coercion and to evaluate any risk factors for adverse psychological outcomes. The legislation establishes civil actions for noncompliance and creates rebuttable presumptions regarding consent in cases of coercion. It also criminalizes the coercion of minors into abortions using abortion-inducing drugs without their knowledge or consent, classifying such actions as felonies. The bill includes a severability clause and mandates the commissioner of health to adopt necessary implementation rules by December 1, 2027.