Constitutional Amendment proposal to recognize that a preborn child has the right to life

Summary

SB 5225 proposes adding a new section to Article I of the Minnesota Constitution stating that a preborn child has a right to life. The amendment includes an explicit exception allowing necessary medical treatment for the pregnant individual and the removal of nonviable or deceased fetuses, such as in miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies. If passed by the legislature, the amendment would be placed on the 2026 ballot for voter approval.

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