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MN HF1810
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Huot
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Health must establish a statewide Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program and registry by January 1, 2026, to ensure end-of-life medical treatment preferences are honored
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POLST registry must be accessible 24/7 through web portal, electronic health records, and a call center staffed with medically knowledgeable personnel for authorized users including emergency responders, EMTs, paramedics, and health care professionals
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Patients or their legal representatives may revoke a POLST at any time, remove it from the registry, or choose not to include it in the registry; having a POLST is not required
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Registry data is classified as private or nonpublic, protected from subpoenas and civil discovery, with immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution for those who report or act on registry information in good faith
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Appropriates $500,000 in FY2026 ($400,000 ongoing) for the registry and call center, plus $100,000 for a contract with the Minnesota POLST Steering Committee for training and education
Legislative Description
Commissioner of health required to establish a provider orders for life-sustaining treatment program, rulemaking authorized, data classified, immunity established for certain acts, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/3/2025