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HF3468 • 2026
Civil action against a person for failure to render aid in certain circumstances permitted.
Civil action against a person for failure to render aid in certain circumstances permitted.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-04-13
House
Author added Curran
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2026-03-25
House
Author added Xiong
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2026-03-18
House
Author added Johnson, P. as Chief Author
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2026-02-26
House
Author added Wolgamott
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2026-02-19
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Official Summary Text
Civil action against a person for failure to render aid in certain circumstances permitted.
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to civil law; permitting a civil action against a person for failure to render aid in certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.662, by adding a subdivision. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.662, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Civil action. new text end new text begin A person who is injured by a violation of subdivision 2, paragraph (a), or 3, paragraph (a), may bring a civil action for recovery of damages, together with costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney fees. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to causes of action accruing on or after that date. new text end