This bill proposes that hospitals and birth centers in Minnesota be required to provide parents with educational materials on recognizing and reporting physical abuse in infants. Here’s a simple breakdown of the bill:

1. Target Institutions: All hospitals and birth centers that are licensed under specific sections of Minnesota state law.

2. Education Requirement: These facilities must give parents of newborns written materials that help them recognize signs of physical abuse in infants and inform them on how to report such abuse.

3. Content and Approval of Materials: The materials provided must be either developed or approved by the Commissioner of Health. These materials are to be handed to parents before they are discharged from the facility with their newborn.

4. Role of the Commissioner: The Commissioner of Health is tasked with developing educational materials that can be used by hospitals and birth centers. Additionally, the Commissioner has the authority to review materials produced externally (by hospitals or birth centers) and can approve or disapprove them. If materials are disapproved, the Commissioner can suggest changes that would lead to approval.

The intended effect of the bill is to ensure that parents are well-informed about the signs of physical abuse in infants and know the appropriate steps to take if they suspect abuse, aiming to enhance the protection of infants from abuse.