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Minneapolis Updates Venereal Disease and High-Risk Conduct Provisions

The Minneapolis city council is refreshing its public health guidelines to tackle the spread of certain sexually transmitted infections more effectively, by updating how local rules address specific diseases and behaviors that increase transmission risks in everyday community settings.

Ordinance2026-018law

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Law

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Official description

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 219 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Contagious Diseases, amending provisions pertaining to venereal diseases and high-risk sexual conduct.

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Constituent positions recorded on VoterStack

Support
2
169 views
5 arguments
Oppose
5
Strongly opposed29% / 71%

Responsible Officials

Elected leaders accountable for this decision

Jacob Frey
Supporter
Jacob Frey
Minneapolis · Mayor
Elliott Payne
Supporter
Elliott Payne
Minneapolis Ward 1 · Council Member
Robin Wonsley
Supporter
Robin Wonsley
Minneapolis Ward 2 · Council Member
Michael Rainville
Supporter
Michael Rainville
Minneapolis Ward 3 · Council Member
LaTrisha Vetaw
Supporter
LaTrisha Vetaw
Minneapolis Ward 4 · Council Member
Pearll Warren
Opposer
Pearll Warren
Minneapolis Ward 5 · Council Member
Jamal Osman
Absent/Abstain
Jamal Osman
Minneapolis Ward 6 · Council Member
Elizabeth Shaffer
Opposer
Elizabeth Shaffer
Minneapolis Ward 7 · Council Member
Soren Stevenson
Supporter
Soren Stevenson
Minneapolis Ward 8 · Council Member
Jason Chavez
Supporter
Jason Chavez
Minneapolis Ward 9 · Council Member
Aisha Chughtai
Supporter
Aisha Chughtai
Minneapolis Ward 10 · Council Member
Jamison Whiting
Absent/Abstain
Jamison Whiting
Minneapolis Ward 11 · Council Member
Aurin Chowdhury
Supporter
Aurin Chowdhury
Minneapolis Ward 12 · Council Member
Linea Palmisano
Supporter
Linea Palmisano
Minneapolis Ward 13 · Council Member

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