This bill proposes extensive changes to the regulation of abortion and related health services in Minnesota, aiming to streamline access and update existing laws. Key provisions include the repeal of various statutes governing abortion practices, the removal of limitations on performing abortions at birth centers, and the elimination of restrictions on medical assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage for abortion services. The bill also modifies definitions related to abortion, broadening the scope of procedures included, and introduces new legal protections for individuals providing reproductive health care, contingent upon obtaining consent from the pregnant individual or their representative.

Additionally, the bill establishes notification requirements for minors seeking abortions, mandating at least 48 hours of written notice to a parent or guardian, with specified exceptions for urgent medical situations or cases of abuse. It also addresses the dignified disposal of aborted or miscarried fetuses, defining "remains of a human fetus" and setting regulations for their disposal by hospitals and clinics, with penalties for non-compliance. The effective date for all changes is set for the day following final enactment, reflecting a significant shift in the legal framework surrounding abortion and reproductive health care in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.3805, 144.222, 144.615, 145.411, 145.4235, 148.261, 256B.0625, 256B.692, 256L.03, 518A.39, 609.269, 617.22, 617.26
1st Engrossment: 13.3805, 144.222, 144.615, 145.411, 145.4235, 148.261, 256B.0625, 256B.692, 256L.03, 518A.39, 609.269, 617.22, 617.26
1st Engrossment: 13.3805, 144.222, 144.615, 145.411, 145.4235, 148.261, 256B.0625, 256B.692, 256L.03, 518A.39, 609.269, 617.22, 617.26