MN SF2241

Establishes state licensure requirement for abortion facilities, defined as clinics, hospitals, or outpatient surgical centers performing any second or third trimester elective abortion, or five or more first trimester elective abortions per month.

Requires abortion facilities to obtain annual licenses from the Commissioner of Health for a $500 non-refundable fee and comply with comprehensive rules covering sanitation, staffing qualifications, emergency equipment, medical records, facility design, and patient care standards.

Mandates inspections of licensed facilities at least twice annually with at least one unannounced inspection, and authorizes the commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and assess monetary penalties for violations classified as Class I, II, or III.

Restricts abortion performance to licensed physicians with clinical privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the facility, and requires mandatory ultrasound evaluation, gestational age determination, and specific follow-up care protocols for all patients.

Establishes criminal penalties of gross misdemeanor charges for operating unlicensed abortion facilities or performing abortions without proper licensure and physician qualifications.