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Committee sends bill to close out-of-state child-abuse investigation gap to General Register
Summary
The Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee voted to send House File 1367 to the General Register. The bill, backed by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, would close a loophole that prevents investigation when alleged abuse of a Minnesota child occurs while the child is temporarily out of state.
The Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee voted to send House File 13‑67 to the General Register after a brief recap and member questions.
The bill “closes a loophole ... that prevents the investigation of abuse, or molestation that occurs to children who are Minnesota residents but occurs when they are temporarily out of state,” Representative Pinto said during the committee discussion, noting the measure was brought by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association.
Committee members had discussed the bill at a previous hearing and asked clarifying questions about jurisdiction and evidence; no additional testimony was offered at today’s session. Chair Kteswetune renewed the motion to send the bill on to the General Register; members voiced their approval and the motion prevailed.
Because the committee recorded the final motion as a voice vote, no roll-call tally was provided in the transcript. The committee did not take further substantive amendments or hold an additional hearing during the session.
The bill will proceed to the General Register for further floor scheduling and possible debate in the full House.
