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, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, seeks to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the utilization review process for health insurance. It amends Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62M, by adding a new provision that explicitly bans utilization review organizations from using AI in any part of their review, evaluation, determination, or appeals processes. The bill defines artificial intelligence according to Title 15, Section 9401 of the United States Code.
If passed, this legislation would ensure that health insurance utilization reviews are conducted by human decision-makers rather than AI systems.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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