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HF 2291

Palliative Care Advisory Council funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Bierman and 6 co-sponsors

HF 2291 would provide dedicated state funding to the Minnesota Palliative Care Advisory Council to support its work on policy analysis, coordination, and recommendations to improve

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · HF 2291

Summary of HF 2291 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Title

Palliative Care Advisory Council funding provided, and money appropriated.

Purpose and intent

HF 2291 authorizes funding for the Palliative Care Advisory Council and related palliative care initiatives. The bill aims to ensure dedicated financial support for the council to coordinate, improve, and expand palliative care services within Minnesota. The underlying goal is to enhance access to high-quality, patient-centered palliative care for individuals with serious illness and to support informed decision-making for patients and families.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization for the Palliative Care Advisory Council

    • Establishes or reinforces a dedicated appropriation to support the Palliative Care Advisory Council’s operations, activities, and ongoing work.
    • The funding is intended to enable the council to carry out its statutory duties, including policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, and recommendations related to palliative care practices and access.

  • Appropriations details (as specified by the bill)

    • The bill specifies a total dollar amount to be appropriated or outlines a framework for allocating funds over a defined period (e.g., fiscal years). Exact amounts are not provided in the summary, but the intent is to allocate sufficient resources to sustain council activities and related initiatives.

  • Scope of activities funded

    • Administrative support for the council (meetings, staffing, and operations).
    • Policy development and data collection related to palliative care access, quality, and workforce.
    • Collaboration with stakeholders such as healthcare providers, patient advocates, and state agencies.
    • Potential grant or programmatic support for palliative care initiatives identified by the council.

Who is affected

  • Palliative Care Advisory Council

    • Receives funding to perform its duties, including policy analysis, recommendations, and coordination efforts.

  • Minnesota health and social care system

    • Hospitals, hospices, long-term care providers, and home-based care providers may experience enhanced guidance and resources related to palliative care practices as a result of council activities.

  • Patients and families

    • Potential improvements in access to and quality of palliative care services, information, and decision-support resources.

  • State agencies

    • Agencies involved in health care policy, aging, disability services, and public health may collaborate with the council and utilize its recommendations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referrals

    • Introduced and referred to Health Finance and Policy for initial consideration (March 13, 2025).

  • Committee action

    • On April 28, 2025, the bill’s author was amended to include additional provisions or sponsors.
    • On April 7, 2026, the committee reported a version to adopt as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means, indicating a move toward the bill receiving a funding-related floor or broader fiscal committee review.

  • Next steps

    • With the Ways and Means committee reference, the bill would typically proceed to a broader floor vote if advanced, given its fiscal implications. Final enactment would depend on successful passage through budgetary or fiscal approval processes.

Summary

HF 2291 seeks to provide and outline appropriation for the Minnesota Palliative Care Advisory Council to support its ongoing work in improving palliative care policy, access, and quality. The bill focuses on dedicated funding, enabling the council to operate, analyze data, coordinate with stakeholders, and issue recommendations that could shape state policy and practice related to palliative care for Minnesota residents.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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