Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5187: Use of step therapy protocols prohibition for the treatment of neurological conditions
Status: In committee, April 22, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to health insurance; prohibiting the use of step therapy protocols for the treatment of neurological conditions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
From the introduced text, April 20, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to health insurance; prohibiting the use of step therapy protocols for the treatment of neurological conditions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [62Q.1842] PROHIBITION ON USE OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Clinical practice guideline" has the meaning given in section 62Q.184, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Neurological condition" means a disorder, whether resulting from accident or illness, that causes an impairment in neurological function.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Step therapy protocol" has the meaning given in section 62Q.184, subdivision 1, paragraph (e).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Prohibition on use of step therapy protocols.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A health plan that covers treatment for neurological conditions must not limit or exclude coverage for a drug that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and included on the health …
Sponsors
- Alice Mann (D) · primary sponsor
- Liz Boldon (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Boldon
- : Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5187?
- SF5187 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Use of step therapy protocols prohibition for the treatment of neurological conditions.
- What does SF5187 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; prohibiting the use of step therapy protocols for the treatment of neurological conditions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62Q.
- What is the status of SF5187?
- In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Boldon (April 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5187?
- Alice Mann (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF5187?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5187&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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