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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 restrict the use of public funds for abortion services covered under MinnesotaCare. It seeks to amend existing statutes to limit when abortions can be publicly funded.

Main Provisions

  • Limitation on Funding: The bill specifies that public funds cannot be used to cover abortions through MinnesotaCare except in specific circumstances.
  • Exceptions: Funds may only be used for abortions if:
    • The pregnancy endangers the life of the pregnant person.
    • There is a substantial and irreversible risk of major bodily function impairment if the pregnancy continues.
    • The pregnancy results from rape or incest.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies the current health coverage under MinnesotaCare by imposing stricter limits on the public funding of abortion services.
  • It provides clear guidelines on when exceptions to this restriction apply, aligning with certain conditions typically recognized in scenarios involving significant health risks or criminal circumstances.

Relevant Terms

public funds, abortion coverage, MinnesotaCare, health services, funding restrictions, exceptions, life endangerment, bodily impairment, rape, incest

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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