Bill > SF1173

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing mental health services regulations by removing the prohibition on providing services to individuals on probation or parole. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that previously prevented mental health contracts from being used for people on probation or parole. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for mental health, chemical health, and detoxification agencies or facilities that enter into contracts with bordering states to provide the commissioner of human services with a copy of their contract within 30 days of its effective date, and to similarly report any subsequent amendments within 30 days. The changes appear aimed at expanding access to mental health services for individuals under community supervision and ensuring transparency in cross-state mental health service agreements. By removing the probation and parole exclusion, the bill potentially allows for more comprehensive mental health support for individuals in the criminal justice system who may benefit from targeted therapeutic interventions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1173&ssn=0&y=2025