SF 5048 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health policy provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's health policies by adjusting funding for several programs, including newborn screening, medical loan forgiveness, and training for rural residents. It specifically increases the budget for the Department of Health to support the administration of these initiatives and the regulation of health maintenance organizations. The legislation appropriates specific dollar amounts from the state government special revenue fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with provisions for future increases. These financial changes directly affect the commissioner of health and the various programs that rely on these state funds to operate.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Apr 9, 2026
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Melissa Wiklund
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