The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 295.581, to establish stricter regulations regarding the use of the health care access fund. It introduces a new subdivision that specifies that funds can only be appropriated for purposes consistent with previous MinnesotaCare appropriations and certain health care reform initiatives under the Social Security Act. This aims to ensure that the funds are used solely for their intended purposes and align with historical appropriations.

Additionally, the bill includes a prohibition on transferring money from the health care access fund to any other state treasury fund, with the exception of transfers to the special revenue fund as specified in existing laws. This measure is designed to protect the integrity of the health care access fund by limiting its use and preventing unauthorized transfers, thereby ensuring that the funds remain dedicated to health care access initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 295.581