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MN HF812

Bill

Status

Passed

5/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Debra Kiel

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Requires abortion facilities (clinics performing 10+ abortions monthly) to obtain a license from the commissioner of health beginning July 1, 2018, with separate licenses required for each location.
  • Mandates abortion facilities be accredited or members of national accrediting organizations with evidence-based clinical standards, or obtain such accreditation within six months of application.
  • Establishes biennial license fee of $365 and temporary license fee of $365; allows commissioner to suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance or loss of accreditation.
  • Requires routine and comprehensive inspections prior to initial licensure and at least once every two years thereafter with no advance notice required.
  • Appropriates $55,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $8,000 in fiscal year 2019 from the state government special revenue fund for licensing activities, with base funding of $42,000 in FY 2020 and $8,000 in FY 2021.

Legislative Description

Abortion performing facility licensure required, licensing fee required, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 33

5/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/27/2017
Ways and Means3/20/2017
Health and Human Services Finance3/15/2017
Government Operations and Elections Policy3/6/2017
Health and Human Services Reform2/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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