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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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