Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF5084: Preborn child given recognized right to life, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Status: In committee, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, by adding a section; recognizing that a preborn child has the right to life.
From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, by adding a section; recognizing that a preborn child has the right to life. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the amendment is adopted, a section shall be added to article I, to read:] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Sec. 18. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A preborn child has the right to life. This section does not prohibit the provision of medical treatment necessary to save the life or preserve the health of a pregnant individual or the removal of a nonviable or deceased preborn child, including in cases of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: For purposes of this section, "preborn child" means a living human fetus or living human being at any stage of development from the moment of fertilization until live birth.] new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [ADDED: SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election. If ratified, the amendment is effective January 1, 2027. The …
Sponsors
- Ben Davis (R) · primary sponsor
- Krista Knudsen (R)
- Drew Roach (R)
- Pam Altendorf (R)
- Isaac Schultz (R)
- Bryan Lawrence (R)
- Tom Murphy (R)
- Keith Allen (R)
- Mike Wiener (R)
- Joe McDonald (R)
- Shane Mekeland (R)
- Jimmy Gordon (R, 28A)
Latest actions
- : Authors added Rarick and Fogelman
- : Motion did not prevail vote: 52-71
- : Motion to suspend rules
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
Votes
- MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Long motion Suspension of Rules (May 13, 2026): 52 yea, 71 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HF5084?
- HF5084 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Preborn child given recognized right to life, and constitutional amendment proposed.
- What does HF5084 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, by adding a section; recognizing that a preborn child has the right to life.
- What is the status of HF5084?
- In committee as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Authors added Rarick and Fogelman (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF5084?
- Ben Davis (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF5084?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5084&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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