HF 3489·MN·house
Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Bennett
Latest Action
Governor approval; Secretary of State, Filed; Governor's action Approval; Secretary of State
May 27, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a felony for an adult to groom a child and adds harsher penalties for teachers, administrators, or anyone in authority. It requires schools and districts to report teacher or administrator dismissals to licensing boards, which can automatically revoke licenses after certain convictions. It also funds updates to training, data systems and legal support for the Department of Education.
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