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MN HF2037
MN HF2037Department of Direct Care and Treatment established, commissioner established to oversee department, and direct care and treatment executive board repealed.
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to direct care and treatment; establishing a commissioner and the Department of Direct Care and Treatment; repealing the direct care and treatment executive board; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10.65, subdivision 2; 15.01; 15.06, subdivision 1; 15A.0815, subdivision 2; 15A.082, subdivisions 1, 3, 7; 43A.08, subdivisions 1, 1a; 245.021; 245.073; 246.13, subdivision 1; 246B.01, by adding a subdivision; 246C.01; 246C.015, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 246C.02, subdivision 1; 246C.04, subdivisions 2, 3; 246C.07, subdivisions 1, 2, 8; 246C.09, subdivision 3; 246C.091, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 252.021, by adding a subdivision; 252.50, subdivision 5; 253.195, by adding a subdivision; 253B.02, subdivisions 3, 4c, by adding a subdivision; 253B.03, subdivision 7; 253B.041, subdivision 4; 253B.09, subdivision 3a; 253B.18, subdivision 6; 253B.19, subdivision 2; 253B.20, subdivision 2; 253D.02, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 254B.05, subdivision 4; 256.045, subdivisions 6, 7, by adding a subdivision; 256G.09, subdivision 3; 352.91, subdivisions 2a, 3c, 3d, 4a; 524.3-801; 611.57, subdivision 2; Laws 2024, chapter 125, article 5, section 40; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 246B.01, subdivision 2; 246C.015, subdivisions 2, 5a, 6; 246C.06, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; 246C.07, subdivisions 4, 5; 246C.08; 252.021, subdivision 2; 253.195, subdivision 2; 253B.02, subdivision 7b; 253D.02, subdivision 7; 254B.01, subdivision 15; 256.045, subdivision 1a; 256G.02, subdivision 5a; Laws 2024, chapter 79, article 1, section 20; Laws 2024, chapter 125, article 5, section 41; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 50, section 41.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Department of Direct Care and Treatment, creating a new standalone department that was previously a division within the Department of Human Services. The bill replaces the existing Direct Care and Treatment executive board with a commissioner who will oversee the department, effective July 1, 2025. Key provisions include transferring all current authorities, responsibilities, and custody of state-operated treatment programs from the Department of Human Services to the new commissioner of Direct Care and Treatment. The bill makes numerous technical changes across Minnesota statutes to reflect this organizational shift, such as updating references from "executive board" to "commissioner" and adding definitions for the new department. An advisory committee will be established to provide ongoing input to the commissioner, with members representing various stakeholders including legislators, counties, unions, mental health advocates, and individuals served by direct care and treatment programs. The bill also provides detailed instructions for the initial appointments of the commissioner and executive board, ensuring a smooth transition of administrative responsibilities. The changes aim to create a more focused and streamlined approach to managing state-operated behavioral health and treatment services.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Author added Curran (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2037&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2037&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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