The bill, S.F. No. 1890, proposes the establishment of the Reproductive Health Equity Grant Fund in Minnesota. Its primary goal is to ensure access to abortion care through a one-time grant program aimed at providing financial support to abortion providers, government entities, and nonprofit organizations that facilitate access to abortion care.

Key Provisions:

1. Establishment & Purpose

   • The grant fund aims to support the state's abortion care infrastructure, fund uncompensated care, and expand access to abortion services.

2. Definitions

   • Defines abortion, abortion facilities, medical services, and providers eligible for grant funding.

3. Eligibility

   • Nonprofit organizations and entities involved in providing or facilitating abortion care can apply for funding.

4. Grant Procedures & Commissioners’ Duties

   • The Minnesota Commissioner of Health will oversee the program and award grants to support:
     
     1. Expanding abortion care capacity (e.g., staffing, training, patient navigation, technology investments).
        
     2. Making abortion care affordable and accessible regardless of a person's ability to pay.
        
     3. Strengthening the security and infrastructure of abortion facilities.
        
     4. Providing trauma-informed and culturally competent training for staff and providers.
        

• The commissioner must award grants by January 1, 2026, and decide on applications within 30 days.

1. Privacy Protections

   • The bill explicitly prohibits the state from requiring grant recipients to divulge personally identifying information of patients receiving abortion care or support.

2. Severability Clause

   • Ensures that if any part of the bill is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Conclusion

This bill is designed to strengthen and expand abortion care access in Minnesota by providing financial support to organizations that ensure access to abortion services, enhance security, and maintain patient privacy.