SF705 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State-sponsored health programs use for funding abortions limitation
Related bill: HF2883
AI Generated Summary
The bill proposed in Minnesota, titled SF No 705, aims to restrict the use of state funds for abortions through state-sponsored health programs. According to the bill, these funds can only be used for abortions if necessary to maintain participation in a federal program. The bill specifies that this restriction applies to programs overseen by the commissioner of human services. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the rest of the bill will still remain effective.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Defines 'abortion' for the purposes of this bill by referencing existing statutes."
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"summary": "This bill discusses the applicability of the term 'abortion' as defined in section 144.343, subdivision 3, in relation to state-sponsored health programs.",
"modified": [
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"citation": "144.343",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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