Healthcare (Women's Health)

SF 1890 establishes a $30 million reproductive health equity grant fund to expand access to abortion care in Minnesota. The fund provides one-time grants to abortion providers, government entities, and nonprofit organizations that facilitate abortion access, with specific focus on supporting staff retention, funding free or low-cost care for uninsured patients, enhancing facility security, and improving cultural competency training. Grants must be used to grow abortion care capacity, ensure affordability regardless of income, and secure physical/digital infrastructure for providers. The fund becomes operational by January 2026, with the commissioner required to award grants within 30 days of application.

SF 3298 clarifies notice and public hearing requirements for Minnesota hospitals planning to close, significantly reduce services, or relocate specific care. It requires hospitals to give 182 days' notice to health officials and the public before actions like ending maternity care, inpatient mental health services, emergency department operations, or relocating inpatient services. The bill mandates a public hearing within 30 days of notice, including hospital explanations for the changes and plans to maintain service access for patients. This applies directly to hospitals licensed under Minnesota health statutes and ensures transparency before service disruptions.