StateMinnesota

HF 3489: Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

Peggy BennettIntroduced

HF 3489 status: Introduced — Secretary of State Chapter 108 05/27/26 (updated May 27, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minimal impact on general economic activity

Risks

  • Minor administrative costs for licensing board compliance

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Enhanced protections for minors against sexual predation
  • Standardized reporting requirements across state boards

Risks

  • Potential for implementation challenges in defining grooming standards
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Secretary of State Chapter 108 05/27/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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