Minnesota SF5209: Procedures and training modification related to the treatment of potentially suspicious deaths involving domestic violence

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying procedures and training related to the treatment of potentially suspicious deaths involving domestic violence; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 390.11, by adding subdivisions; 626.8451, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

From the introduced text, April 22, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying procedures and training related to the treatment of potentially suspicious deaths involving domestic violence; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 390.11, by adding subdivisions; 626.8451, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 390.11, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 1c.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Domestic violence-related suspicious death investigations.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the meanings given:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) "family member" means a parent, sibling, spouse, or child of the decedent.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) In every suicide, overdose, and accidental death case, the coroner or medical examiner must:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) coordinate with the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to ensure investigative steps consistent with section 626.99, subdivision 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) Before issuing a final determination of cause or manner …

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Sponsors

• Kunesh, Mary K. (D, 39) · primary sponsor
• Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: Author added Oumou Verbeten
2. April 23, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
3. April 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5209?

SF5209 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Procedures and training modification related to the treatment of potentially suspicious deaths involving domestic violence.

What does SF5209 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying procedures and training related to the treatment of potentially suspicious deaths involving domestic violence; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 390.11, by adding subdivisions; 626.8451, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

What is the status of SF5209?

In committee as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Author added Oumou Verbeten (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5209?

Kunesh, Mary K. (D, 39), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5209?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5209&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate