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MN HF4025
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Richardson
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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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