HF5084

Preborn child given recognized right to life, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Introduced·4/27/26
Introduced Text

Minnesota HF5084 proposes a constitutional amendment recognizing a preborn child's right to life.

Minnesota HF5084 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to recognize that a preborn child has the right to life. The bill defines a "preborn child" as a living human fetus or being from fertilization until live birth. It clarifies that this right does not prohibit necessary medical treatment for the pregnant individual or the removal of a nonviable or deceased preborn child. If ratified by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027.

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History

May 14

House

Authors added Rarick and Fogelman

May 13

House

Motion to suspend rules

May 13

House

Motion did not prevail