Treatments that may harm fertility informed consent requirement provision

SF 3566 requires health care providers in Minnesota to obtain written informed consent from patients before administering medical treatments that may harm fertility. The bill mandates providers to discuss potential fertility impacts, offer a referral to a fertility specialist for consultation about preservation options and family building, and ensure patients understand these risks before proceeding. This applies to all patients receiving treatments like certain medications, procedures, or therapies that could affect fertility, as defined in the bill. Health care providers who fail to comply may face disciplinary action from their licensing board. The law directly affects patients seeking fertility-impacting treatments and their health care providers.