Bill > HF1029

This bill amends Minnesota state law to require the commissioner of health to update the list of tests used to detect heritable or congenital disorders, specifically adding a test for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). The bill maintains the existing requirements that test revisions must reflect advances in medical science, consider the analytical methods for detecting disorders, evaluate the ability to treat or prevent medical conditions, and assess the severity of potential health impacts. The changes can be recommended by an advisory committee, must be approved by the commissioner, and will be published in the State Register. Importantly, these test list revisions are exempt from standard rulemaking procedures, which allows for more flexible and responsive updates to medical testing protocols. Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, and by specifically including it in the list of required tests, the bill aims to improve early detection and potential intervention for this condition.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1029&ssn=0&y=2025