Minnesota 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HF 127 — Penalties for creating, distributing, and possessing sexually explicit materials involving children increased.

Last action — Author added

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Penalties for creating, distributing, and possessing sexually explicit materials involving children increased.

Bill Text

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Action History

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  3. Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (200)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF 127 do?
Penalties for creating, distributing, and possessing sexually explicit materials involving children increased.
Who sponsors HF 127?
HF 127 is sponsored by Ben Bakeberg (Republican), Krista Knudsen (Republican), and Pam Altendorf (Republican).
What is the current status of HF 127?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF 127?
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