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MN SF3822

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Omar Fateh

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits prior authorization and step therapy requirements for all FDA-approved drugs used to treat opioid use disorder under Minnesota's Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program

  • Removes existing language that specifically exempted liquid methadone from prior authorization requirements, replacing it with the broader opioid use disorder drug exemption

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f, which governs prior authorization for prescription drugs under Medical Assistance

  • Mirrors existing protections already in place for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention drugs, which are similarly exempt from prior authorization and step therapy requirements

Legislative Description

Use of prior authorization and step therapy prohibition for drugs used in the treatment of opioid use disorder under medical assistance

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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