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MN SF963

MN SF963
Medically accurate, evidence-based, and patient appropriate health information and services medical provider requirement; abortion informed consent requirements repeal


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; authorizing health care providers to provide patients with health information and services that are medically accurate, evidence-based, and appropriate for the patient; repealing informed consent requirements before abortions may be performed; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 145.4241; 145.4242; 145.4243; 145.4244; 145.4245; 145.4246; 145.4247; 145.4248; 145.4249.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes health care providers to provide patients with medically accurate, evidence-based, and appropriate health information and services, and repeals the informed consent requirements before abortions may be performed in Minnesota. It defines key terms like "medically accurate" and "evidence-based" to ensure providers can give patients appropriate care without being constrained by certain state laws, rules, or ordinances. The bill also repeals the existing statutes that previously required specific informed consent procedures for abortions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Motion did not prevail to withdraw and be placed on General Orders (on 05/12/2022)

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