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HF 2150

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/09/2018 04:29pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/06/2017

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to health; authorizing a statewide quitline service to help Minnesotans quit
using tobacco products; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [144.397] STATEWIDE TOBACCO QUITLINE SERVICES.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall administer, or contract for the administration of,
a statewide tobacco quitline service to assist Minnesotans who are seeking advice or services
to help them quit using tobacco products. The commissioner shall establish statewide public
awareness activities to inform the public of the availability of the service and encourage
the public to utilize the services because of the dangers and harm of tobacco use and
dependence.
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new text begin (b) Services to be provided include, but are not limited to:
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new text begin (1) telephone-based coaching and counseling;
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new text begin (2) referrals;
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new text begin (3) written materials mailed upon request;
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new text begin (4) Web-based texting or e-mail services; and
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new text begin (5) free Federal Drug Administration approved tobacco cessation medications.
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new text begin (c) Services provided must be consistent with evidence-based best practices in tobacco
cessation services. Services provided must be coordinated with employer, health plan
company, and private sector tobacco prevention and cessation services that may be available
to individuals depending on their employment or health coverage.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2018 and $....... in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of health for administering or contracting for the statewide tobacco
quitline service established under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.397.
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