SF1856 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Usage of artificial intelligence in the utilization review process prohibition provision
Related bill: HF1838
AI Generated Summary
This bill (S.F. No. 1856) proposes an amendment to Minnesota law that would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the utilization review process for health insurance. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes Section 62M.02 and adds a new provision under Chapter 62M to define "artificial intelligence" as per U.S. law (15 U.S.C. § 9401).
The bill explicitly bans utilization review organizations from employing AI in any aspect of their review, evaluation, determination, or appeals processes related to health insurance coverage decisions. The intent is to ensure that such decisions remain under human oversight rather than automated systems.
Past committee meetings
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 16, 2026 12:30
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 09, 2026 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection | |
| February 27, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Withdrawn and re-referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety | |
| March 04, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author stricken | ||
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Action | Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Defines 'artificial intelligence' as per United States Code title 15, section 9401."
],
"summary": "This bill adds a definition related to artificial intelligence to section 62M.02."
},
"citation": "62M.02"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
Amendment