HF2517

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend existing laws related to MinnesotaCare, a state health care program, by restricting the use of public funds for abortions.

Main Provisions

• Public funds allocated to MinnesotaCare health services cannot be used to cover abortions.
• Exceptions to this restriction are specified in instances where:
  • The pregnant individual's life is at risk.
  • There could be substantial and irreversible impairment to a major bodily function if the pregnancy is carried to term.
  • The pregnancy is a result of rape or incest.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Prior to this amendment, MinnesotaCare included broader coverage under the program's health services. This bill introduces specific limitations on using public funds for abortion, narrowing the circumstances under which abortions may be covered by MinnesotaCare.

Relevant Terms

abortion, MinnesotaCare, public funds, health services, rape, incest, pregnancy, reproductive health.