Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF1494

Introduced
2/17/25  

Caption

Revision requirement of tests to be administered for determining the presence of a heritable or congenital disorder

Impact

If enacted, SF1494 would amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.125, subdivision 2 by allowing the state to adopt updated testing standards that are exempt from certain rulemaking requirements. This means that significant changes can occur rapidly in response to new scientific knowledge and recommendations without going through extensive bureaucratic procedures. The immediate effect would be better preparedness for identifying and treating heritable diseases, potentially improving patient outcomes and public health.

Summary

SF1494 proposes a revision of the list of tests mandated for determining the presence of heritable or congenital disorders in Minnesota. The bill directs the commissioner to periodically update the list to incorporate advancements in medical science, improved testing methodologies, and additional factors that contribute to public health enhancements. Specifically, it includes the testing for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), reflecting a targeted effort to address critical genetic disorders.

Companion Bills

MN HF1029

Similar To Heritable or congenital disorder revision of lists of tests required to be administered for determination of presence.

Previously Filed As

MN SF3459

Substance abuse disorder treatment requirements modifications

MN HF4190

Client supports expanded, substance use disorder licensing requirements modified, reporting system created, behavioral health reimbursement modified, tax provisions modified for individuals employed in substance use disorder treatment programs, and reports required.

MN HF2628

Fees provided and waived for certified birth records, identification cards, and driver's licenses for persons treated for substance use disorder; substance use disorder treatment plan review requirements modified; transition follow-up counseling provided; treatment rate and staffing requirements modified; temporary rate increases provided; and transition support service recommendations directed.

MN SF2139

Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders establishment

MN SF2882

Monitoring requirement of biofuel, air emissions wastewater and coproducts for the presence of certain chemicals

MN HF3486

Substance use disorder treatment; licensed alcohol and drug counselors continuing education requirements modified, religious objections to placements in substance use disorder treatment programs allowed, comprehensive assessment requirements modified, courts or other placement authorities prohibited from compelling an individual to participate in religious elements of substance use disorder treatment, and report required.

MN HF4392

Human services; provisions modified relating to disability services, aging services, and substance use disorder services; Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Act modified; subminimum wages phased out; blood-borne pathogen provisions expanded to all state-operated treatment programs; and expired reports removed.

MN HF1403

Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and statewide opioid litigation laws modified and established.

MN HF1486

Supervised practice of alcohol and drug counseling by former students allowed for limited time, HIV training requirements modified in substance use disorder treatment programs, withdrawal management license requirements modified, and substance use disorder treatment client record documentation requirements modified.

MN SF4064

Requirements establishment for hospital behavioral health crisis intervention teams

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