Minnesota HF4612 mandates health impact assessments for projects potentially affecting human health.

Minnesota HF4612 requires health impact assessments for projects with potential significant human health effects. The commissioner of health must select a qualified contractor to prepare these assessments, considering state, federal, and Tribal standards. The contractor must involve affected communities and professionals in the process. The Environmental Quality Board must update rules to ensure environmental review processes identify potential health effects. The bill also appropriates funds for these assessments and mandates public access to related information.

Minnesota HF4612 mandates health impact assessments for projects potentially affecting human health.

Minnesota HF4612 requires health impact assessments for projects with potential significant human health effects. The commissioner of health must select a qualified contractor to prepare these assessments, considering state, federal, and Tribal standards. The contractor must involve affected communities and professionals in the process. The Environmental Quality Board must update rules to ensure environmental review processes identify potential health effects. The bill also appropriates funds for these assessments and mandates public access to related information.