Bill > SF3566

This bill requires healthcare providers in Minnesota to obtain informed consent from patients before administering medical treatments that could harm their fertility. This means that before a treatment is given, the healthcare provider must discuss any certain or potential negative impacts on the patient's ability to have biological children, offer the patient a chance to consult with a fertility specialist about preserving fertility and options for building a family, and receive written consent from the patient confirming they understand these risks and authorize the treatment. The bill defines key terms like "family building" (steps taken to have children, biological or not), "fertility" (the ability to conceive or carry a biological child), "fertility specialist" (a doctor with expertise in reproductive health), "health care provider" (a licensed professional providing treatment), and "medical treatment" (any drug, procedure, or therapy that might affect fertility). It also prohibits healthcare providers from discouraging patients from seeking fertility preservation advice and establishes that violating these requirements can lead to disciplinary action against the provider and allows patients to file complaints. The Commissioner of Health will be responsible for creating procedures to ensure compliance with this new law.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3566/