Minnesota HF2876 establishes a crime for transferring bodily fluids onto health care providers and expands fourth-degree assault to include such acts.

Minnesota HF2876 amends state law to establish a crime for intentionally transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto health care providers, including physicians, nurses, and other personnel in hospital emergency departments. The bill also expands the offense of fourth-degree assault to include assaults on health care providers. Offenders may face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. This law takes effect on August 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF2876 establishes a crime for transferring bodily fluids onto health care providers and expands fourth-degree assault to include such acts.

Minnesota HF2876 amends state law to establish a crime for intentionally transferring bodily fluids or feces at or onto health care providers, including physicians, nurses, and other personnel in hospital emergency departments. The bill also expands the offense of fourth-degree assault to include assaults on health care providers. Offenders may face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine of up to $4,000, or both. This law takes effect on August 1, 2025.