HF1380 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Commissioner of human services required to establish a minimum per diem rate for a specified psychiatric residential treatment facility, Clay County facility funding provided, facility start-up and capacity-building grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2022
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1380) focuses on funding and policies related to psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs). The bill includes the following key provisions:
Establishment of a Minimum Per Diem Rate: The Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services is required to set a minimum per diem reimbursement rate of at least $1,800 for services at a psychiatric residential treatment facility in Clay County.
Funding for Clay County PRTF: A one-time appropriation of $1 million in fiscal year 2026 is allocated to Clay County to support costs associated with converting the West Central Regional Juvenile Center’s nonsecure unit into an 18-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth under 21.
Startup and Capacity-Building Grants:
- Allocates $1 million in fiscal year 2026 and another $1 million in fiscal year 2027 for psychiatric residential treatment facility startup and capacity-building grants statewide.
- Of these funds, $200,000 in fiscal year 2026 is designated specifically for activities related to Clay County’s new PRTF.
- These appropriations are available until June 30, 2029.
Amendments to Previous Funding Legislation: The bill amends a section of the 2023 Minnesota laws to adjust the allocation of funds for psychiatric residential treatment startup grants, reducing the fiscal year 2025 amount from $1 million to $800,000.
In summary, the bill ensures funding and policy adjustments to support psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Minnesota, with a strong focus on establishing a facility in Clay County.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| March 13, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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