<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>surviving adult children of a deceased patient to the definition of patient for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>purpose of health records; regulating public health use of certain genetic <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>information; requiring certain medical assistance notices be in plain language; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>requiring a request for information relating to mandated health benefits; requiring <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>reports;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 13.386, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>subdivision; 144.125, subdivision 3, by adding subdivisions; 144.128; 144.291, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision 2, as amended; 256B.05, by adding a subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 13.386, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Public health exception.</b> Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 to 3, the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>commissioner of health may collect, store, use, and disseminate any genetic information, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>which includes biological information or specimens, to the extent required or permitted by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>any statute or rule that exists as of the effective date of this subdivision. This subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>does not apply to newborn screening activities conducted under sections 144.125 to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>144.128.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>This subdivision expires July 1, 2013.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Objection of parents to test</b><b> Information provided to parents</b><b>.</b> Persons <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>with a duty to perform testing under subdivision 1 shall advise parents of infants (1) that <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>the blood or tissue samples used to perform testing thereunder as well as the results of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>such testing may be retained by the Department of Health, (2) the benefit of retaining the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>blood or tissue sample, and (3) that the following options are available to them with <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>respect to the testing: (i) to decline to have the tests, or (ii) to elect to have the tests but to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>require that all blood samples and records of test results be destroyed within 24 months <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>of the testing. If the parents of an infant object in writing to testing for heritable and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>congenital disorders or elect to require that blood samples and test results be destroyed, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>the objection or election shall be recorded on a form that is signed by a parent or legal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>guardian and made part of the infant's medical record. A written objection exempts an <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>infant from the requirements of this section and section 
<statute_ref>144.128</statute_ref>. (a) The department shall <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>make information and forms available to health care providers who provide prenatal care <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>describing the newborn screening program and the provisions of this section to be used in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>a discussion with expectant parents and parents of newborns. The department shall make <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>information and forms about newborn screening available to the persons with a duty <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>to perform testing under this section and to expectant parents and parents of newborns <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>using electronic and other means.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(b) Prior to collecting a sample, persons with a duty to perform testing under <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>subdivision 1 must:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>(1) provide parents or legal guardians of infants with a document that provides <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>(i) the benefits of newborn screening;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>(ii) that the blood sample will be used to test for heritable and congenital disorders, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>as determined under subdivision 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>(iii) the data that will be collected as part of the testing;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>(iv) the standard retention periods for blood samples and test results as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>subdivision 6;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>(v) that blood samples and test results will be used for program operations during the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>standard retention period in accordance with subdivision 5;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>(vi) the Department of Health's Web site address where more information and forms <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>may be obtained; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>(vii) that parents have a right to elect not to have newborn screening performed and <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>a right to secure private testing;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(2) upon request, provide parents or legal guardians of infants with forms necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>to request that the infant not have blood collected for testing; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(3) record in the infant's medical record that a parent or legal guardian of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>infant has received the information provided pursuant to this subdivision and has had <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>an opportunity to ask questions.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(c) Nothing in this section prohibits a parent or legal guardian of an infant from <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>having newborn screening performed by a private entity.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Parental options.</b> (a) The parent or legal guardian of an infant otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>subject to testing under this section may elect not to have newborn screening performed.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>(b) If a parent or legal guardian elects not to have newborn screening performed, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>then the election shall be recorded on a form that is signed by the parent or legal guardian. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>The signed form shall be made part of the infant's medical record and a copy shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>provided to the Department of Health. When a parent or legal guardian elects not to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>have newborn screening performed, the person with the duty to perform testing under <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>subdivision 1 must follow that election. A written election to decline testing exempts <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>persons with a duty to perform testing and the Department of Health from the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>of this section and section 144.128.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Newborn screening program operations.</b> (a) "Newborn screening <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>program operations" means actions, testing, and procedures directly related to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>operation of the newborn screening program, limited to the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(1) confirmatory testing;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>(2) laboratory quality control assurance and improvement;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>(3) calibration of equipment;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>(4) evaluating and improving the accuracy of newborn screening tests for conditions <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>approved for screening in Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(5) validation of equipment and screening methods; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>(6) continuity of operations to ensure testing can continue as required by Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>law in the event of an emergency.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(b) No research, public health studies, or development of new newborn screening <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>tests shall be conducted under this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Standard retention period for samples and test results.</b> The standard <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>retention period for blood samples with a negative test result is up to 71 days from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>of  receipt of the sample. The standard retention period for blood samples with a positive <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>test result is up to 24 months from the date of  receipt of the sample. The standard retention <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>period for all test results is up to 24 months from the last date of reporting. Blood samples <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>with a negative test result will be destroyed within one week of the 71-day retention <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>period. Blood samples with a positive test result will be destroyed within one week of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>the 24-month retention period.  All test results will be destroyed within one month of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>the 24-month retention period. During the standard retention period, the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>Health may use blood samples and test results for newborn screening program operations <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>in accordance with subdivision 5.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Parental options for extended storage and use.</b> (a) The parent or legal <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>guardian of an infant otherwise subject to testing under this section may authorize that <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>the infant's blood sample and test results be retained and used by the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>Health beyond the standard retention periods provided in subdivision 6 or the purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>described in subdivision 9. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>(b) The Department of Health must provide a consent form, with an attached <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>Tennessen warning pursuant to section 13.04, subdivision 2. The consent form must <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>provide the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>(1) information as to the personal identification and use of samples and test results <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>for studies, including studies used to develop new tests;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>(2) information as to the personal identification and use of samples and test results <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>for public health studies or research not related to newborn screening; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>(3) information that explains that the Department of Health will not store a blood <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>sample or test result for longer than 18 years from an infant's birth date;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>(4) information that explains that, upon approval by the Department of Health's <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>Institutional Review Board, blood samples and test results may be shared with external <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>parties for public health studies or research;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>(5) information that explains that blood samples contain various components, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>(6) the benefits and risks associated with the department's storage of a child's blood <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>sample and test results.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Extended storage and use of samples and test results.</b> When authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>in writing by a parent or legal guardian under subdivision 7, the Department of Health <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>may store blood samples and test results for a time period not to exceed 18 years from <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>the infant's birth date, and may use the blood samples and test results  in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>subdivision 9.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Written informed consent for other use of samples and test results.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>With the written, informed consent of a parent or legal guardian, the Department of Health <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>may:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>(1) use blood samples and test results for studies related to newborn screening, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>including studies used to develop new tests; and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>(2) use blood samples and test results for public health studies or research not related <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>to newborn screening, and upon approval by the Department of Health's Institutional <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>Review Board, share samples and test results with external parties for public health <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>studies or research.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.125, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Revoking consent for storage and use.</b> A parent or legal guardian <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>may revoke approval for extended storage or use of blood samples or test results at any <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>time by providing a signed and dated form requesting destruction of the blood samples <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>or test results. The Department of Health shall make necessary forms available on the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>department's Web site. Blood samples must be destroyed within one week of receipt of a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>request or within one week of the standard retention period for blood samples provided <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>in subdivision 6, whichever is later. Test results must be destroyed within one month of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>receipt of a request or within one month of the standard retention period for test results <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>provided in subdivision 6, whichever is later.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.128, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var><b>144.128 COMMISSIONER'S DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(a) The commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>(1) notify the physicians of newborns tested of the results of the tests performed;<br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>(2) make referrals for the necessary treatment of diagnosed cases of heritable and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>congenital disorders when treatment is indicated;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>(3) maintain a registry of the cases of heritable and congenital disorders detected by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>the screening program for the purpose of follow-up services;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>(4) prepare a separate form for use by parents or by adults who were tested as minors <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>to direct that blood samples and or test results be destroyed;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>(5) comply with a destruction request within 45 days after receiving it as described <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>in section 144.125;<br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>(6) notify individuals who request destruction of samples and test results that the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>samples and test results have been destroyed and the date of destruction; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>(7) adopt rules to carry out sections 
         <statute_ref>144.125</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.128</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>(b) Nothing in sections 144.125 to 144.128 shall exempt the commissioner from <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>the requirements of the Genetic Privacy Act in section 13.386 or from the penalties for a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>violation of the Genetic Privacy Act as provided in chapter 13.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 144.291, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>2012, chapter 187, article 1, section 21, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Definitions.</b> For the purposes of sections 
         <statute_ref>144.291</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.298</statute_ref>, the following <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>terms have the meanings given.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>    (a) "Group purchaser" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>62J.03</statute_ref>, subdivision 6.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>    (b) "Health information exchange" means a legal arrangement between health care <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>providers and group purchasers to enable and oversee the business and legal issues <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>involved in the electronic exchange of health records between the entities for the delivery <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>of patient care.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    (c) "Health record" means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>medium, that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>a patient; the provision of health care to a patient; or the past, present, or future payment <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>for the provision of health care to a patient.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>    (d) "Identifying information" means the patient's name, address, date of birth, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>gender, parent's or guardian's name regardless of the age of the patient, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>nonclinical data which can be used to uniquely identify a patient.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>    (e) "Individually identifiable form" means a form in which the patient is or can be <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>identified as the subject of the health records.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    (f) "Medical emergency" means medically necessary care which is immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>needed to preserve life, prevent serious impairment to bodily functions, organs, or parts, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>or prevent placing the physical or mental health of the patient in serious jeopardy.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>    (g) "Patient" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(1) a natural person who has received health care services from a provider for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or mental condition,;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>(2) the surviving spouse, surviving adult children, and parents of a deceased patient, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>or unless the authority of a surviving adult child has been limited by the principal in the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>principal's health care directive;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>(3) a person the patient appoints in writing as a representative, including a health <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>care agent acting according to chapter 145C, unless the authority of the agent has been <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>limited by the principal in the principal's health care directive.; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>(4) except for minors who have received health care services under sections 
         <statute_ref>144.341</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>to 
         <statute_ref>144.347</statute_ref>, in the case of a minor, patient includes a parent or guardian, or a person acting <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>as a parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    (h) "Provider" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>    (1) any person who furnishes health care services and is regulated to furnish the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>services under chapter 147, 147A, 147B, 147C, 147D, 148, 148B, 148C, 148D, 150A, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>151, 153, or 153A;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    (2) a home care provider licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>144A.46</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>    (3) a health care facility licensed under this chapter or chapter 144A; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>    (4) a physician assistant registered under chapter 147A.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>    (i) "Record locator service" means an electronic index of patient identifying <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>information that directs providers in a health information exchange to the location of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>patient health records held by providers and group purchasers.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>    (j) "Related health care entity" means an affiliate, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>144.6521, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b), of the provider releasing the health records.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2012, and applies for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>persons who become deceased on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 256B.05, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Notice from lead agency.</b> The notice of the reduction, suspension, denial, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>or termination of services under section 256B.0659, 256B.0915, 256B.092, or 256B.49, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>from the lead agency to the applicant or recipient must be made in plain language.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for all notices dated on or after <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>January 1, 2013.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>    Sec. 13. <b>REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>By January 15, 2013, the commissioner of health must publish and submit to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>health and data privacy proposed legislation to authorize the commissioner of health <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>to collect, store, use, and disseminate genetic information, which includes biological <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>information or specimens, for existing activities at the Department of Health where the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>commissioner of health determines express authorization is not already provided in law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>    Sec. 14. <b>NOTIFICATION FROM COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>After destruction of the test results created pursuant to the newborn screening <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>program that were retained for more than two years prior to November 16, 2011, and after <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>destruction of all blood samples collected pursuant to the newborn screening program that <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>were retained prior to November 16, 2011, the commissioner of health must notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>public through a general announcement and must submit a letter of notification to the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>over health and human services.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>    Sec. 15. <b>REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; EVALUATION OF MANDATED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var><b>HEALTH BENEFITS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>The commissioner of commerce shall issue a request for information regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>cost and feasibility of a comprehensive evaluation of mandated health benefits required by <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>a Minnesota statute or rule as of June 1, 2012. The commissioner shall issue a written <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>report on the results of the request for information to the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and human services <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>and commerce no later than December 15, 2012. Any such evaluation must include <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>the analysis, data, and information described in Minnesota Statutes, section 62J.26, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clauses (1) through (6). For purposes of this section, a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>"mandated health benefit" means a statutory or administrative requirement that a health <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>plan do the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>(1) provide coverage or increase the amount of coverage for the treatment of a <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>particular disease, condition, or other health care need;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>(2) provide coverage or increase the amount of coverage of a particular type of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>health care treatment or service, or of equipment, supplies, or drugs used in connection <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>with a health care treatment or service; or<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(3) provide coverage for care delivered by a specific type of provider.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>    Sec. 16. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>(a) Sections 2 and 6 to 9 are effective August 1, 2012.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(b) Sections 3 to 5 are effective the day following final enactment and apply to blood <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>samples collected and test results created on or after that date. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(c) Nothing in sections 2 to 10 affect or limit pending legal actions with respect to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>transactions, occurrences, or events that occurred prior to November 16, 2011.<br/>