Minnesota SF5186: Exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure establishment

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing that exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, April 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing that exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 5.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Exposure of human breast.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Exposure of a human breast alone does not constitute lewd exposure, gross lewdness, or lascivious behavior.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective July 1, 2026.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Alice Mann (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. April 21, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5186?

SF5186 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure establishment.

What does SF5186 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing that exposure of a human breast alone is not indecent exposure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 617.23, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of SF5186?

In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5186?

Alice Mann (D).

Where is the official record for SF5186?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5186&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate