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MN HF4025

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Health care providers and facilities must allow at least one designated support person of a pregnant patient's choice to be physically present during health care services, including hospital stays
  • Designated support person is defined as any person necessary to provide comfort to the patient, including spouses, partners, family members, or persons related by affinity
  • Certified doulas and traditional midwives are exempt from the one-person limit and may be present in addition to the designated support person
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 144.651 by adding a new subdivision

Legislative Description

Pregnant patient right to have designated support person present while receiving health care established.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

3/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy3/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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