2023-2024 MN Advocacy & Plan for "So every BODY can move Minnesota" Legislation:
WHO WE ARE:
MSOPP intends to foster communication regarding legislative efforts that will have a positive impact on residents of Minnesota needing orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services. This includes legislative initiatives regarding insurance fairness, licensure and facility accreditation, all with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient access to qualified professionals. Educational and public awareness efforts are also within the scope of activities of MSOPP, with direct benefit to all practitioners within the profession. We welcome all points of view, and encourage open communication among all interests and locations within Minnesota.
On Wednesday March 6th and Thursday the 7th, HF 3339 and SF 3351 passed through both house and senate commerce committees. We will be moving forward into health finance committees in the coming weeks!
To protect the public health and promote the welfare of residents of the State of Minnesota who have physical disabilities by maintaining and elevating the standards, education and ethical conduct of Orthotists, Prosthetists and Pedorthists as professionals.
UPDATE: Governor Walz signed the bill into law on Friday, May 24th. A huge THANK YOU to all who supported this movement.
The MN O and P bill was included in the last bill heard in the last hour of session last night, along with 9 other bills. We remain hopeful that Governor Walz will sign the larger bill that includes ours in the next few weeks. Will share more news as it become available. Pleasecontinue all positive thoughts and energy! THANK YOU!!
Minnesota Society of Orthotists, Prosthetists, & Pedorthists