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HF 2997

Pharmacy intern provisions modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Bierman

Minnesota HF 2997 would modify how pharmacy interns are educated, supervised, and credentialed, potentially changing supervision, scope of tasks, and licensure pathways.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2997

Summary of HF 2997 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 2997, introduced in the 2025-2026 session and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee, proposes modifications to pharmacy intern provisions in Minnesota. The bill is sponsored (as a co-sponsor) by Robert Bierman. The available action history shows introduction and first reading on April 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to modify existing requirements and regulations governing pharmacy interns in Minnesota. While the exact statutory text is not provided in the summary, the bill’s title—“Pharmacy intern provisions modified”—indicates changes to how pharmacy interns are educated, supervised, credentialed, or deployed within practice settings.
  • The changes are likely intended to address workforce needs, supervision standards, credentialing timelines, or the scope of activities permitted for interns, aligning them with evolving pharmacy practice and patient safety considerations.

Key Provisions (Inferred Scope)

Because the bill text is not included here, the following are typical areas such bills address. If HF 2997 follows common patterns for pharmacy intern provisions, it may include:
- Supervision requirements: changes to the level or type of pharmacist supervision required for interns, including on-site oversight, and permissible activities when a supervising pharmacist is unavailable.
- Educational and credentialing criteria: adjustments to program prerequisites, continuing education, or competency assessments required for intern status.
- Scope of practice: clarification or expansion/restriction of tasks interns may perform (e.g., medication dispensing under supervision, patient counseling, compounding, pharmacy information system use).
- Operational standards: timelines for internship hours, rotation requirements, or completion deadlines, possibly aligning with licensure timelines.
- Transition and licensure: procedures for converting intern status to a licensed pharmacist, including any required examinations, applications, or fees.
- Patient safety and reporting: enhanced guidelines for error reporting, accountability, and compliance with state boards.
- Administrative changes: updates to rule references, administrative processes, or penalties for noncompliance.

Note: The precise substantive changes would be defined in the bill’s text. The title alone indicates a broad alteration of internship provisions rather than a narrow fix.

Who is Affected

  • Pharmacy interns currently enrolled in approved programs in Minnesota.
  • Supervising pharmacists and the pharmacies/retail or institutional settings employing or hosting interns.
  • Pharmacy schools and internship programs that place students in Minnesota practice sites.
  • Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and related regulatory bodies responsible for licensure, supervision standards, and enforcement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current status: Introduction and first reading occurred on April 1, 2025, and the bill was referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee. This indicates the bill is at an early stage and will require committee hearings, potential amendments, and further readings before floor action.
  • Next steps (typical):
    • Committee discussion, stakeholder input, and vote in Health Finance and Policy.
    • Potential amendments to refine scope and language.
    • If passed by the committee, the bill would move to the full chamber (House) for consideration, followed by consideration by the Senate (and potentially a conference committee if there are differences).
    • Enactment would depend on passage and any gubernatorial approval or veto considerations (depending on Minnesota’s legislative process).

Notes for Readers

  • For precise provisions, amounts, dates, or compliance timelines, consult the full text of HF 2997 and any accompanying fiscal notes, analyses, or advisory memos released by the Minnesota Legislature.
  • As with many bills modifying professional practice standards, the practical impact will hinge on the detailed language regarding supervision, scope of practice, and licensure pathways.

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

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