January 4, 2024
As of January 1, families and law enforcement in Minnesota can use an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) to temporarily restrict firearm access for those at risk of harming themselves or others.
Often referred to as a “red flag law,” this new legislation allows families and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily restrict firearm access.
“This new law will temporarily remove a firearm when a person is in crisis,” said MMA President Laurel Ries, MD. “It is an important step that has shown to reduce firearm death and injury in states that have adopted this.”
Minnesota is now among 20 states with similar legislation. Other states that have implemented similar laws have seen decreases in firearm-related deaths, specifically steep declines in firearm-related deaths by suicide.
The MMA advocated on behalf of this law during the 2023 legislative session.
For more information on ERPOs, click here.
May 8, 2025
The House leadership reached agreement earlier this week on a health and human services (HHS) budget for the upcoming two-year period. However, the bill does not include the MMA’s priority to increase Medical Assistance (MA) payments for outpatient services to 100% of the Medicare level.
May 8, 2025
MMA member and State Sen. Matt Klein, MD, (DFL-Mendota Heights) announced on May 6 that he's running in 2026 for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep Angie Craig, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
May 8, 2025
On May 3, as part of its ongoing efforts to understand trends and changes in the Minnesota physician workforce, the MMA Board of Trustees discussed a recent analysis of workforce data presented by representatives of the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Healthcare Workforce Analysis Group.