SF 2134 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Mental health terminology modification

This bill updates Minnesota's mental health terminology in state statutes by replacing outdated terms like "mental illness" with more precise language in multiple health-related laws. It requires health insurance plans to cover antipsychotic drugs for treating "emotional disturbance" or "mental illness" without special co-pays or deductibles, provided a healthcare provider certifies the drug is the best treatment. The bill also ensures patients can continue their prescribed medication for up to one year without extra costs when switching health plans or if a plan's drug list changes, as long as a provider confirms the drug's effectiveness. This directly affects health insurance companies and patients with mental health conditions requiring these medications.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Mar 3, 2025
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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