Minnesota Bill Prohibiting State Funding of Abortion (HF 809)

HF 809 would prohibit funding for state-sponsored health programs from being used for funding abortions, except to the extent necessary for continued participation in a federal program.

The bill would only apply to state-sponsored health programs that are administered by the commissioner of human services.

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Related Legislation

Identical to HF 810, SF 702, and SF 703.

Similar to SF 683, SF 800, SF 1934, HF 607, and HF 787, all of which failed to pass in 2015.

Similar to SF 1657, SF 753, and HF 901, all of which failed to pass in 2013.

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STATUS

Passed the house on April 24, 2017, by a 77-54 vote.

Passed the senate on May 4, 2017, by a 35-29 vote.

Vetoed by Gov. Mark Dayton (D) on May 10, 2017.

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