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Minnesota

Tim Walz
Governor Tim Walz led the two most consequential legislative sessions for reproductive health in state history in 2023 and 2024. These actions, and many others, position Minnesota as a leader in safeguarding reproductive rights and underscore the state's commitment to reproductive freedom​.

Tim Walz

Governor
Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act
This public law, signed by Governor Walz in 2023, codifies reproductive rights, including access to abortion, as a fundamental right in Minnesota. It ensures that every Minnesotan has the legal right and protections to make decisions about their reproductive health, encompassing a wide range of services from contraception to maternity care.

Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act

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As Governor of Minnesota, I firmly believe in upholding the fundamental right to reproductive freedom for all individuals. Access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception and safe abortion services, is essential for safeguarding the autonomy and well-being of every Minnesotan. I remain committed to ensuring that our state policies respect and protect these rights, advancing equality and dignity for all.

Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota

KEY ACTIONS

  • Amicus Brief in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration
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  • July 20, 2024

    Amicus Brief in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration

    Governor Walz and 21 other governors filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of abortion rights in Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. In this brief, the Reproductive Freedom Alliance governors argued that if the Court reverses FDA approval of Mifepristone and limits access to the vital medicine, it could undermine Governors’ ability to provide adequate healthcare services and would have far-reaching implications beyond reproductive healthcare.

    Insurance Coverage
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  • Insurance Coverage

    The 2024 Commerce Policy Omnibus Bill included requirements that all health insurance products offered in Minnesota cover gender-affirming care and abortion.

    Repealed Unconstitutional Anti-Abortion Statutes
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  • Repealed Unconstitutional Anti-Abortion Statutes

    The 2023 Health and Human Services Omnibus Finance bill repealed outdated and/or unconstitutional abortion statutes, the majority of which were not in effect. Repealed provisions include: MinnesotaCare and Medicaid abortion coverage bans; a 24-hour waiting period requirement for abortions; the requirement that only physicians can perform abortions; and a statutory definition of viability that had been deemed unconstitutional since the 1976 Hodgson case.

    School-Based Health Centers
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  • School-Based Health Centers

    Minnesota announced the establishment of grants, titled Minnesota New and Emerging School-Based Health Center Grants, to establish and expand school-based health clinics.

    ACA Codification
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  • ACA Codification

    Minnesota enacted a law codifying the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that contraception be covered at no out-of-pocket cost to patients.

    Expanded Reproductive Health Grants
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  • Expanded Reproductive Health Grants

    Under Governor Walz, Minnesota modernized and doubled funding for sexual and reproductive health grants to enable more Minnesotans to access low- or no-cost contraception, STD testing and treatment, medically accurate sexual and reproductive health education, and referrals.

    Increased Medicaid Rate
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  • Increased Medicaid Rate

    Under Governor Walz, Minnesota enacted a 20% Medicaid rate increase for reproductive health services, including abortion. This is the largest Medicaid rate increase for reproductive health services in state history, and likely the only rate increase applicable to abortion care.

    The Reproductive Freedom Defense Act
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  • The Reproductive Freedom Defense Act

    This public law prohibits the extradition of providers who perform, or patients who obtain, abortion care in Minnesota.

    Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act
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  • Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act

    Signed into law in 2023, this bill establishes a fundamental right to reproductive health care, including abortion, in Minnesota. The law also specifies that no local unit of government may infringe on this right with local ordinances or regulations.

    IN THE NEWS

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  • Minnesota joins multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance
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  • February 21, 2023 • Colton Rasanen-Fryar

    Minnesota joins multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance

    Colton Rasanen-Fryar

    In a historic move, Minnesota will join a multi-state, governor-led Reproductive Freedom Alliance. The non-partisan coalition aims to strengthen and expand access to reproductive healthcare in a post-Roe nation.

    Minnesota governor signs bill protecting “fundamental right” to abortion under state law
  • CBS News
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  • January 31, 2023 • CBS Minnesota

    Minnesota governor signs bill protecting “fundamental right” to abortion under state law

    CBS Minnesota

    Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation on Tuesday that codifies a “fundamental right” to abortion access and reproductive care in the state, solidifying abortion protections into law over the objections of Republican lawmakers.

    Gov. Walz signs bill codifying abortion rights into Minnesota law
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  • January 31, 2023 • Max Nesterak

    Gov. Walz signs bill codifying abortion rights into Minnesota law

    Max Nesterak

    With Gov. Tim Walz’s signature on Tuesday, state Democrats codified the right to abortion and reproductive health care for all residents in Minnesota law. Full stop. No exceptions.

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