Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to amend existing Minnesota statutes to allow individuals on probation or parole expanded access to mental health services. This aims to improve mental health support for these individuals, potentially aiding in their rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

Main Provisions

• Access for Probation and Parole Individuals: The bill enables individuals on probation or parole to access specific mental health services by creating exceptions in the current legislation that previously restricted such access.

• Contract Disclosure: Mental health agencies or facilities in Minnesota that enter contracts with agencies in bordering states must inform the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services within 30 days of the contract's effective date. Any amendments to these contracts must also be reported within 30 days.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill modifies subsection 3 of section 245.50 in the Minnesota Statutes, which previously limited contracts for certain services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those on probation or parole. The change now allows these individuals to receive mental health services through the new exception.

Relevant Terms

• Mental health services
• Probation
• Parole
• Minnesota Statutes
• Commissioner of Human Services
• Bordering state contracts