Minnesota Agencies

The task force shall develop recommended protocols for when a toxicology test for prenatal exposure to a controlled substance should be administered to a birthing parent and a newborn infant. The task force must also recommend protocols for providing notice or reporting of prenatal exposure to a controlled substance to local welfare agencies under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260E.

No later than December 1, 2024, the task force must submit a written report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over health and human services on the task force's activities and recommendations on the protocols developed.

The Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders is established to recommend protocols for when physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants should administer a toxicology test and requirements for reporting for prenatal exposure to a controlled substance.

Appointments to the task force must be made by October 1, 2023. The task force shall elect a chair and cochair at the first meeting, which shall be convened no later than October 15, 2023. The task force shall expire upon submission of the report required, or December 1, 2024, whichever is later.

The task force shall consist of the following members:

(1) a physician licensed in Minnesota to practice obstetrics and gynecology who provides care primarily to medical assistance enrollees during pregnancy appointed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists;

(2) a physician licensed in Minnesota to practice pediatrics or family medicine who provides care primarily to medical assistance enrollees with substance use disorders or who provides addiction medicine care during pregnancy appointed by the Minnesota Medical Association;

(3) a certified nurse-midwife licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in Minnesota who provides care primarily to medical assistance enrollees with substance use disorders or provides addiction medicine care during pregnancy appointed by the Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Coalition;

(4) two representatives of county social services agencies, one from a county outside the seven-county metropolitan area and one from a county within the seven-county metropolitan area, appointed by the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators;

(5) one representative from the Board of Social Work;

(6) two Tribal representatives appointed by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council;

(7) two members who identify as Black or African American and who have lived experience with the child welfare system and substance use disorders appointed by the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council;

(8) two members who are licensed substance use disorder treatment providers appointed by the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health;

(9) one member representing hospitals appointed by the Minnesota Hospital Association;

(10) one designee of the commissioner of health with expertise in substance use disorders and treatment;

(11) two members who identify as Native American or American Indian and who have lived experience with the child welfare system and substance use disorders appointed by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council;

(12) two members from the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage;

(13) one member of the Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative; and

(14) one designee of the commissioner of human services with expertise in child welfare.