SF626

SF626 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Department of Direct Care and Treatment establishment

Related bill: HF2037

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, SF No 626, proposes the creation of a new department called the Department of Direct Care and Treatment in Minnesota. It involves establishing a commissioner for this department and repealing the existing Direct Care and Treatment Executive Board. This shift aims to streamline responsibilities and control over state-operated services and facilities that provide direct care. The amendments and changes will affect various statutes related to the organization and management of these services, thereby consolidating the governance under a single department and its commissioner. The bill also details the transition processes, dissolution of the existing executive board, and redirects existing responsibilities from the board to the newly established commissioner. This reorganization is intended to improve the management and efficiency of direct care services provided by the state.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Human Services
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	State and Local Government
March 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Human Services

Citations

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