HF2187 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Crisis services and criteria availability modified for community-based program locations, 48-hour admission requirement removed, and conforming and technical changes made to effectuate creation of Direct Care and Treatment agency.
Related bill: SF2438
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to revise the Minnesota statutes concerning human services by updating the availability and location criteria for community-based crisis services. It also seeks to remove the expiration of certain emergency service requirements and introduces the creation of a Direct Care and Treatment agency.
Main Provisions
- Crisis Services Access: The bill modifies how crisis services are provided, particularly focusing on their availability and the criteria used for determining where community-based programs can be established.
- Direct Care and Treatment Agency: Establishment of a new agency to handle specific direct care services. This agency will play a role in managing ongoing investigations in human services.
- 48-hour Admission Requirement: The bill eliminates the expiration currently placed on the requirement for 48-hour crisis admission, ensuring that this measure remains in place permanently.
- Data Sharing and Investigation: The bill outlines conditions for the sharing of investigative data about welfare services and licensees, especially in relation to legal and administrative proceedings.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Conforming and Technical Changes: Multiple statutory sections are amended to harmonize with the new provisions and the creation of the Direct Care and Treatment agency.
- Legislative Repeals: The bill repeals several sections of Minnesota statutes, removing outdated or conflicting laws to support the implementation of new services structures.
Relevant Terms
- Crisis services
- Community-based programs
- Direct Care and Treatment agency
- 48-hour admission requirement
- Investigation data
- Welfare system
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the classification and handling of investigative data related to the welfare system under section 13.46.",
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"Clarifies data classification upon submission to administrative law judge or court."
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"summary": "Section 626.557 is cited as part of the data sharing provisions with the ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities.",
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"summary": "Chapter 260E is referenced in relation to data sharing with the ombudsman on alleged maltreatment.",
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