Minnesota SF5140: Operation of remote pickup sites authorization from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to health occupations; authorizing the operation of remote pickup sites from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.19, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 151.

From the introduced text, April 14, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to health occupations; authorizing the operation of remote pickup sites from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.19, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 151. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.19, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Pharmacy licensure requirements. (a) No person shall operate a pharmacy without first obtaining a license from the board and paying any applicable fee specified in section 151.065. The license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the pharmacy for which it is issued and expires on June 30 following the date of issue. It is unlawful for any person to operate a pharmacy unless the license has been issued to the person by the board. (b) Application for a pharmacy license under this section shall be made in a manner specified by the board. (c) No license shall be issued or renewed for a pharmacy located within the state unless the applicant agrees to operate the pharmacy in a manner prescribed by federal and state law and according to rules adopted by the board. No license shall be issued for a pharmacy located outside of the state unless the applicant agrees to operate the pharmacy …

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Sponsors

• Jordan Rasmusson (R) · primary sponsor
• Bill Weber (R)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Referred to Health and Human Services
2. April 15, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5140?

SF5140 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Operation of remote pickup sites authorization from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy.

What does SF5140 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health occupations; authorizing the operation of remote pickup sites from which patients may obtain drugs and devices dispensed by a managing pharmacy; authorizing rulemaking; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.19, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 151.

What is the status of SF5140?

In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5140?

Jordan Rasmusson (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5140?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5140&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate