This bill aims to authorize the use of nonopioid directives in Minnesota, allowing patients to formally instruct health professionals not to administer or prescribe opioids. It introduces new definitions, including "Emergency medical services provider," "Nonopioid directive," and "Prescriber," which clarify the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare entities and professionals. The bill also mandates that healthcare providers must include any nonopioid directives in a patient's health record and outlines the process for patients to execute or revoke such directives.

Additionally, the bill establishes immunities for healthcare professionals and entities from criminal prosecution, civil liability, or professional disciplinary action for failing to prescribe or administer opioids to patients with a nonopioid directive, provided their actions were reasonable and in good faith. It also requires the Minnesota Department of Health to develop a standardized nonopioid directive form for patients and their healthcare agents, ensuring clear communication of these directives to healthcare providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145C.01, 145C.17