Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 5179: Coercion of a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion prohibition, human trafficking of minors screening and reporting provision, certain information displayed requirement provision, and wrongful death resulting from an abortion additional action provision
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 5179 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Coercion of a pregnant minor female into seeking or obtaining an abortion prohibition, human trafficking of minors screening and reporting provision, certain information displayed requirement provision, and wrongful death resulting from an abortion additional action provision. Primary sponsor: Nelson. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Referred to Health and Human Services.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Abeler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Zach Duckworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 57 |
| Heintzeman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karin Housley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Health and Human Services
- Introduction and first reading