SF509

SF509 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Health licensing requirements modifications

Related bill: HF1913

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill SF No. 509 is a legislative proposal that seeks to amend various aspects of the licensing and regulation process for foreign medical school graduates in Minnesota. Main points in the bill are:

Allows the Commissioner of Health to address specific violations by employers of individuals holding limited medical licenses.
Mandates that employers of those with such limited licenses must provide medical malpractice insurance.
Requires holders of limited licenses to submit periodic certifications to the medical board.

The bill modifies certain sections of the Minnesota Statutes from the year 2024, suggesting improvements and additional regulatory measures aimed at enhancing the oversight and accountability of healthcare practices. These changes target both the systemic management of foreign-trained physicians and the protections extended to patients in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	State and Local Government
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance

Citations

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      "summary": "Amends the remedies available under section 144.99 subdivision 1 related to public health violations.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies scope of enforceable actions using existing public health statutes."
      ]
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    "citation": "144.99"
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [
        "N/A"
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      "modified": [
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    "citation": "115.71 to 115.77"
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        "Incorporates additional specific public health mandates."
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    "analysis": {
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      "removed": [
        "N/A"
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    "citation": "144.1201 to 144.1204"
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