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HF 1367

Judicial review of child maltreatment occurring outside of Minnesota allowed, and local welfare agency responsibility for assessing or investigating alleged maltreatment occurring outside of state provided.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Moller and 2 co-sponsors

Allows Minnesota courts to review child maltreatment findings from outside Minnesota and requires local welfare agencies to assess out-of-state maltreatment cases.

Author stricken Nash
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Bill Summary · HF 1367

Summary of HF 1367 (2025-2026 Minnesota Session)

Purpose and intent

HF 1367 aims to expand judicial review and clarify responsibilities related to child maltreatment cases that occur outside of Minnesota. Specifically, the bill:

  • Allows judicial review of a child maltreatment finding or alleged maltreatment that occurs outside Minnesota.
  • Assigns local welfare agencies the duty to assess or investigate alleged maltreatment that occurs outside the state.

In essence, the bill seeks to address situations where maltreatment happens in another state but has potential implications for a Minnesota child or family, by establishing a framework for cross-border review and local agency involvement.

Key provisions and changes

  • Judicial review of out-of-state maltreatment: The bill authorizes or provides for judicial review of child maltreatment allegations that occur outside Minnesota. This could involve legal proceedings in Minnesota courts to determine findings, responsibilities, or protective measures related to maltreatment occurring beyond state lines.

  • Local welfare agency responsibilities: Local welfare agencies (the county or city social services agencies) would have the responsibility to assess or investigate maltreatment allegations that occur outside of Minnesota. This clarifies which entity is charged with initial inquiry, evaluation, or investigation when the incident does not take place within the state’s borders.

  • Interstate considerations: While specific procedural details are not provided in the summary, the bill implies coordination between Minnesota judicial processes and out-of-state incidents, potentially involving evidence gathering, cross-border communication, and application of Minnesota or federal standards for child safety and welfare.

Affected parties and entities

  • Children and families in Minnesota: The primary beneficiaries or stakeholders are Minnesota children who are alleged to be maltreated in other states, or whose cases involve cross-border considerations.

  • Local welfare agencies: County or city welfare agencies would be tasked with assessing or investigating out-of-state maltreatment allegations, expanding their traditional jurisdiction and responsibilities.

  • Minnesota courts and state agencies: Judicial and child-welfare-related state entities would be involved in the review and enforcement process for cross-border maltreatment cases.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative history indicators: The bill has progressed through committee stages, with amendments and re-referrals noted:

    • Introduced and referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law (Feb 24, 2025).
    • Referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy, with a committee report to adopt and re-refer (Mar 24, 2025; Apr 10, 2025).
    • On May 14, 2025, an author change (Nash’s name struck) occurred, indicating potential amendments or sponsorship changes.

  • Implementation timeline: The summary does not provide explicit effective dates or phase-in details. If enacted, implementation would require:

    • Clarification of jurisdictional boundaries between Minnesota and other states.
    • Development of procedures for judicial review in Minnesota courts for out-of-state maltreatment findings.
    • Protocols for local welfare agencies to initiate assessment/investigation when maltreatment occurs outside Minnesota.

Practical considerations

  • The bill’s cross-jurisdictional approach could raise questions about:
    • Evidence collection and admissibility across state lines.
    • Coordination with out-of-state departments of child welfare.
    • Standards for defining maltreatment severity and timelines under Minnesota law when incidents occur out of state.
    • Potential impacts on families relocate or seek services across borders.

If you’d like, I can add a glossary of terms, compare with current Minnesota law on cross-border maltreatment, or map out a hypothetical case flow under HF 1367.

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

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