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MN HF1278

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Freiberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Establishes a reproductive health equity grant fund with $30,000,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to ensure access to abortion care in Minnesota

  • Eligible grant recipients include abortion providers, government entities, and nonprofit organizations whose primary function is to provide or facilitate access to abortion care

  • Grants may fund staff recruitment and retention, patient navigators, telehealth technology, uncompensated care for patients regardless of ability to pay, and security improvements for abortion facilities

  • Commissioner of Health must begin awarding grants by January 1, 2026, with decisions made within 30 days of completed applications; up to 1% of funds may be used for administrative costs

  • Prohibits the department from requiring grant recipients to disclose personally identifying information of any patient receiving services, and requires recipients to maintain confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws

Legislative Description

Reproductive health equity grant fund established, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Howard

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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