In one paragraph
Minnesota's HF 2500 would have barred a health carrier from using an algorithm or artificial intelligence program when deciding whether to approve or deny a prior authorization request. It would have applied to health plans offered, sold, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. Introduced March 17, 2025 and referred to Commerce Finance and Policy and it never left committee.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died, so it creates no obligations for health carriers in Minnesota.
Key provisions
- Would have added subdivision 3 to Minn. Stat. 62A.59: a health carrier may not use an algorithm or AI program to approve or deny a prior authorization request; companion SF 3984 (also died in committee)
- Would have taken effect January 1, 2026, applying to health plans offered, sold, issued or renewed on or after that date
- The text does not define algorithm or AI program and names no enforcer or penalty
- Introduced March 17, 2025 and referred to Commerce Finance and Policy; no further action before the Legislature adjourned
Latest legislative action
Mar 5, 2026. Author added Jones; no further action before the 2025-2026 Legislature adjourned
Sponsors (showing 5 of 46)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Davids | Primary |
| Falconer | Primary |
| O'Driscoll | Primary |
| Pierson | Primary |
| Bahner | Cosponsor |
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