1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health occupations; requiring mental health assessment and training as 
1.3 	part of continuing education requirements for primary care providers; requiring 
1.4 	rulemaking;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 214.12, by adding a 
1.5 	subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 214.12, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.8 	to read:
1.9 		Subd. 4a.Mental health. The Boards of Medical Practice and Nursing shall require by 
1.10 	rule that licensed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants 
1.11 	who specialize in the practice of family medicine, general internal medicine, obstetrics and 
1.12 	gynecology, or general pediatrics include education on behavioral and mental health 
1.13 	assessment and training as part of the continuing education requirements for licensure 
1.14 	renewal.