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Committee sends bill closing out‑of‑state child abuse investigation loophole to general register
Summary
The Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee voted to send House File 1367 to the General Register. The bill, sponsored by Representative Pinto, would close a gap that has prevented investigation of alleged abuse or molestation of Minnesota children that occurs while they are temporarily out of state.
The Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee voted to send House File 1367 to the General Register after a brief recap from Rep. Pinto and committee discussion.
The bill addresses a gap identified by the Minnesota County Attorneys Association that, according to Pinto, "prevents the investigation of abuse, or molestation that occurs to children who are Minnesota residents but occurs when they are temporarily out of state." Pinto told the committee that closing the loophole is "important" and requested support.
Committee members heard the recap and had no further questions. The chair renewed a motion to send House File 1367 to the General Register; members responded in the affirmative and the motion carried.
No fiscal details, amendment text, or formal vote tally were recorded in committee minutes during the discussion.
The committee disposition means the bill will next appear on the General Register for further consideration by the full House.
