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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Amendment to Rules Governing Communicable Disease Reporting

Updated: 6/13/2024

The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing changes to the communicable disease reporting rules to address new and emerging communicable diseases, remove unnecessary provisions, clarify reporting conditions, and address other technical changes.

The Communicable Disease Reporting Rule was last modified in October 2018.

  • Rulemaking Basics
    A short summary of the main parts of the process, important documents, and time line for developing and adopting rules.
     
  • Minnesota State Register, Monday, May 13, 2024
    Volume 48, Number 46; Page 1029: Proposed Rules: Minnesota Department of Health Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control DUAL NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing Unless 25 or More Persons Request a Hearing, and Notice of Hearing if 25 or More Requests for Hearing Are Received; Proposed Amendment to Rules Governing Communicable Disease Reporting, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4605
     

  • Submit Comments

  • All interested or affected persons, including representatives of associations and other interested groups, are encouraged to comment on the proposed rules. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
    Updated 6/13/2024.

  • Proposed Rule

  • Proposed rule, summary of proposed changes, and links to the currently published rule. 
    Published 5/10/2024.

  • Statement of Need and Reasonableness

  • More information on the reasons behind the changes, analysis of each requirement, statutory authority, and a modified cost/benefit analysis. 
    Published 5/10/2024.

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Last Updated: 06/13/2024