Minnesota HF4705: Certain intended parents required to adopt child.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to family law; requiring certain intended parents to adopt the child; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 257E.

From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to family law; requiring certain intended parents to adopt the child; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 257E. Section 1. new text begin [ ADOPTION REQUIRED.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Notwithstanding sections 257E.15 to 257E.27, an intended parent who is not biologically related to the child and does not give birth to the child is not a parent of the child and must not be adjudicated as the parent of the child, unless the intended parent adopts the child pursuant to chapter 259. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to births on or after that date.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Nathan Nelson (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Common questions

What is HF4705?

HF4705 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Certain intended parents required to adopt child.

What does HF4705 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to family law; requiring certain intended parents to adopt the child; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 257E.

What is the status of HF4705?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4705?

Nathan Nelson (R).

Where is the official record for HF4705?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4705&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house