Social Media Protections for Minors
New safeguards strengthen parental involvement in children's social media use and help reduce exposure to some of the most harmful platform features.



Ban on Prediction Markets
Minnesota prohibited sports-style prediction markets, addressing concerns about gambling expansion and market integrity.

 
 

Greater Oversight of AI in Health Care Decisions
Patients will benefit from additional protections requiring qualified medical professionals to be involved when important health coverage decisions are made.



Reduced Barriers for Crisis Nursery Staff Licensure
Changes to licensing requirements make it easier for crisis nurseries to recruit and retain qualified caregivers who support families in need.

 
 
 

IVF Insurance Coverage Mandate
A proposal requiring broad insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization did not advance during the legislative session.




Equal Rights Amendment Proposal
A proposed constitutional amendment did not move forward after concerns were raised regarding its potential effects on life issues, parental rights, and religious liberty.

 
 

Physician-Assisted Suicide Legislation
Efforts to legalize physician-assisted suicide were unsuccessful, preserving existing protections for vulnerable individuals.




Expansion of Online Sports Gambling
Legislation to legalize online sports betting did not pass, preventing further expansion of gambling in Minnesota.

Physician Assisted Suicide

 

13 States Have Legalized Physician Assisted Suicide

7 States Currently Have It On the Ballot

Recently Ilinois and New York legalized Physician Assisted Suicide.  Proponents have now focused their efforts on adding Minnesota to that list.  For the past 11 years, Minnesota has blocked the passage of an Assisted Suicide Bill.  We ask for your sustained effort for the 12th year.  Say no to:

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS

  • NO mental health evaluation required

  • NO witness required

  • NO way to predict an accurate prognosis

  • NO safeguards for people with disabilities

  • NO doctor or nurse must be present

  • NO family notification required

  • NO safeguards against elder abuse

  • NO conscience protection for doctors

  • Denigrates the “standard of care” that doctors are expected to provide

“We have real choices at the end of life, as well as effective ways of preventing suffering, such as palliative care… We respectfully urge faithful Catholics to act in defense of life and for better care at the end of life for all Minnesotans.”  (2024 Statement from the Minnesota Bishops)

 

More information is available at the Minnesota Catholic Conference website.

Contact the Offices of Family Life or Social Concerns for more information.

Sr. Candace Fier, ISSM
Director of Family Life
cfier@dnu.org
(507) 233-5328

Dcn. Tim Dolan
Assistant Director of Social Concerns
tdolan@dnu.org
(507) 233-5326

Tami Behnke
Director of Social Concerns
marshtami@dnu.org
(866) 670-5163