The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.901, subdivision 1, to clarify the requirements for maternal death studies conducted by the commissioner of health. The amendment changes the language from stating that the commissioner "may" conduct studies to a requirement that the commissioner "must" conduct these studies.

This change emphasizes the necessity of conducting maternal death studies to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical, health, and welfare service systems, with the ultimate goal of reducing preventable maternal deaths in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.901