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MN SF1167

Maternal death studies requirements clarification


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Introduced
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; clarifying requirements for maternal death studies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.901, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies and strengthens the Minnesota Department of Health's responsibilities regarding maternal death studies by changing the language from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("must"). The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 145.901, subdivision 1, to require the commissioner of health to conduct maternal death studies with the specific goals of assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical, health, and welfare service systems, and ultimately reducing preventable maternal deaths in the state. By making this change, the bill emphasizes the importance of systematically studying and addressing factors contributing to maternal mortality, which can help healthcare providers and policymakers develop more effective strategies to protect mothers' lives and improve overall maternal health outcomes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Hearing (08:30:00 2/20/2025 ) (on 02/20/2025)

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