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MN SF4460

MN SF4460
Civil commitment priority admission requirements modification; prisoner in a correctional facility is not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications specification; reimbursement of county co-payment expenses authorization; appropriating money


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to behavioral health; modifying civil commitment priority admission requirements; specifying that a prisoner in a correctional facility is not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications; allowing for reimbursement of county co-payment expenses; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections 253B.10, subdivision 1; 641.15, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the civil commitment process in Minnesota. It requires the commissioner of human services to prioritize admissions to state-operated treatment programs based on factors such as wait time, medical acuity, and safety considerations. The bill also specifies that prisoners in correctional facilities are not responsible for co-payments for mental health medications, and it authorizes the reimbursement of county co-payment expenses. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to cover the costs of mental health medications and related services for prisoners, as well as to provide education and support to counties and correctional facilities on this issue.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Author added Abeler (on 04/11/2024)

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