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SF2954 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Use of public funds to cover abortions under MinnesotaCare prohibition

Related bill: HF2517

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend the existing Minnesota statutes to restrict the use of public funds for covering abortions under MinnesotaCare, a public health care program. It specifies under what circumstances an abortion may still be funded by public monies.

Main Provisions

  • Coverage Restrictions: The bill prohibits the use of public funds under MinnesotaCare for abortion services.
  • Exceptions: Abortions may be funded if the pregnant woman's life is at risk, there is a potential for substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function, or if the pregnancy results from rape or incest.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments: The existing laws governing MinnesotaCare will be changed to include a specific prohibition on using public funds for abortion services, except under the stated exceptions.

Relevant Terms

  • Public funds
  • Abortion coverage
  • MinnesotaCare
  • Rape or incest
  • Health care policy

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Clarification on the exclusion of community first services and supports from covered services."
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends Minnesota Statutes regarding covered health services, referencing section 256B.85 as one of the exceptions.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "256B.85"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Explicit exclusion of behavioral health home services from covered health services."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references section 256B.0757 while amending the statute on covered health services, noting behavioral health home services as an exception.",
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    },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Excludes housing stabilization services from covered services."
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      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 256B.051 is referenced in the amendments to clarify exclusions related to housing stabilization services.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "256B.051"
  }
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