Question 1

What is SF5179?

Accepted Answer

SF5179 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Coercion of a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion prohibition, human trafficking of minors screening and reporting provision, certain information displayed requirement provision, and wrongful death resulting from an abortion additional action provision.

Question 2

What does SF5179 do?

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In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting coercing a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion; screening and reporting suspected cases of human trafficking of minors; requiring certain information to be displayed; adding action for wrongful death resulting from abortion; requiring rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

Question 3

What is the status of SF5179?

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In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (April 20, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored SF5179?

Accepted Answer

Carla J. Nelson (R, 24), with 4 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for SF5179?

Accepted Answer

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5179&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate

Minnesota SF5179: Coercion of a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion prohibition, human trafficking of minors screening and reporting provision, certain information displayed requirement provision, and wrongful death resulting from an abortion additional action provision

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