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HF 3151

Gender-affirming medical care and certain counseling for minors prohibited in the state of Minnesota, and penalties for violations established.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burkel and 6 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill prohibits gender-affirming medical care and counseling for minors; establishes violations and penalties for healthcare providers who provide such treatments.

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Bill Summary · HF 3151

Legislative bill overview

HF 3151 would prohibit healthcare providers in Minnesota from offering gender-affirming medical treatments and certain counseling services to minors, and establishes penalties for violations. The bill was introduced in April 2025 and is currently in the Health Finance and Policy committee.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects healthcare access for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth in Minnesota, with potential impacts on medical professionals, families, and young people seeking treatment. The bill represents a significant policy shift that would restrict medical decision-making currently available in the state and could create legal liability for healthcare providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical autonomy and parental rights: Disagreement over whether minors and parents should have the right to pursue gender-affirming care that some medical organizations support versus restrictions based on age-of-majority principles
  • Healthcare provider liability: Uncertainty about which treatments and counseling are prohibited, how providers determine compliance, and what "penalties for violations" entail
  • Evidence and medical standards: Conflicting interpretations of scientific evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of gender-affirming care for different age groups and conditions
  • Constitutional questions: Potential legal challenges regarding free speech (counseling restrictions), parental rights, and equal protection under state and federal law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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