Bill > SF1890

This bill establishes a Reproductive Health Equity Grant Fund in Minnesota to support abortion access and providers, with a one-time appropriation of $30 million. The fund aims to help abortion providers, government entities, and nonprofit organizations increase access to abortion care through various targeted grants. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support purposes such as expanding provider capacity (including staff recruitment and training), funding uncompensated care, securing facility infrastructure, and providing trauma-informed and culturally competent care. The commissioner of health will oversee grant distribution, considering factors like local abortion needs and health equity. The bill includes specific definitions for terms like "abortion" and "provider" and emphasizes strict patient privacy protections, ensuring that no personally identifying information about patients can be disclosed. Grants will begin no later than January 1, 2026, with application decisions to be made within 30 days of receipt. The bill also allows the department to use up to 1% of the funds for administrative costs and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the legislation is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1890&ssn=0&y=2025