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SF3984 • 2026

Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Maye Quade, Boldon
Last action
2026-03-02
Official status
Author added Boldon
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

What This Bill Does

  • Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-02 House

    Author added Boldon

  2. 2026-02-26 House

    Introduction and first reading

Official Summary Text

Prior authorization usage of algorithms or artificial intelligence prohibition provision

Current Bill Text

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A bill for an act

relating to health insurance; prohibiting algorithm or artificial intelligence use

during prior authorization request review; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024,

section 62A.59, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62A.59, is amended by adding a subdivision

to read:

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Subd. 3.

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Algorithm and artificial intelligence use prohibited.

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A health carrier is

prohibited from using an algorithm or artificial intelligence program when making a

determination to approve or deny a prior authorization request.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section is effective January 1, 2026, and applies to health

plans offered, sold, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

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