HF 165

as introduced - 91st Legislature, 2020 1st Special Session (2019 - 2020) Posted on 06/19/2020 09:06am

A bill for an act
relating to health; limiting the general authority of the commissioner of health;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 144.05, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 144.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Limitations on general duties of commissioner. new text end

new text begin The general duties and
authority granted under subdivision 1 do not authorize the commissioner to impose
requirements, spend funds, or issue grants related to collection, storage, or analysis of patient
health information without explicit authorization in state statute for that specific activity.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end