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518B.01.2

Statute ID: 20171

Statute Function ID: 40181

Domestic Abuse Act - Definitions

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Statute Number:

518B.01.2

Enactment Date:

May 23, 2025

Effective Date:

Jul 1, 2025

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Domestic Abuse Act - Definitions

Statute ID:

20171

Created:

Jun 4, 2025 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jun 4, 2025 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2025 c30 art11 sect12; effective 07/01/2025; new (d)(1) and (2)

Summary Text:

Domestic Abuse Act - Definitions

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/518B/01.html

Legislative Session:

2025 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jun 4, 2025

As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given:

(a) "Domestic abuse" means the following, if committed against a family or household member by a family or household member:

(1) physical harm, bodily injury, or assault;

(2) the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault; or

(3) terroristic threats, within the meaning of section 609.713, subdivision 1; criminal sexual conduct, within the meaning of section 609.342, 609.343, 609.344, 609.345, 609.3451, or 609.3458; or interference with an emergency call within the meaning of section 609.78, subdivision 2. 

(b) "Family or household members" means:

(1) spouses and former spouses;

(2) parents and children;

(3) persons related by blood;

(4) persons who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past;

(5) persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time;

(6) a man and woman if the woman is pregnant and the man is alleged to be the father, regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time; and
(7) persons involved in a significant romantic or sexual relationship.

Issuance of an order for protection on the ground in clause (6) does not affect a determination of paternity under sections 257.51 to 257.74. In determining whether persons are or have been involved in a significant romantic or sexual relationship under clause (7), the court shall consider the length of time of the relationship; type of relationship; frequency of interaction between the parties; and, if the relationship has terminated, length of time since the termination. 

(c) "Qualified domestic violence-related offense" has the meaning given in section 609.02, subdivision 16.

(d) "Custodian" means any person other than the petitioner or respondent who has: 

(1) physical or legal custody under section 257.541, subdivision 1, physical or legal custody pursuant to any court order, or physical custody with the consent of a custodial parent; or

(2) court-ordered parenting time.