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HF1995 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified.

Related bill: SF1827

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to substance use disorder treatment in Minnesota. Specifically, it includes:

  1. Chemical Dependency Comprehensive Assessment Charge: The bill revises Minnesota Statutes section 169A.284 to require individuals convicted of impaired driving offenses to pay a $25 comprehensive assessment charge, with an additional $5 surcharge if they have a prior impaired driving conviction within five years. The court may waive the charge in cases of indigence or undue hardship but cannot waive the cost of the assessment itself unless it qualifies for reimbursement under state assistance programs.

  2. Accreditation for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 245G.031 to require the commissioner of human services to accept qualifying accreditations from recognized accrediting bodies (such as The Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or the ASAM Level of Care Certification Program) in determining compliance with licensing standards.

  3. Transition Support Services for People Leaving Treatment: The bill directs the commissioner of human services to develop recommendations for transition support services for individuals who completed substance use disorder treatment and are receiving medical assistance or behavioral health fund services. The recommendations must include:

    • Funding for recovery safe housing.
    • Food support for individuals not eligible for existing programs.
    • Child care options.
    • Transportation services to facilitate participation in recovery activities and employment.
    • The duration of eligibility for support services and coordination.
    • Eligibility criteria for receiving transition support services.
    • Ensuring federal and state funding maximization without counting benefits as income for qualification purposes.

The commissioner must consult with stakeholders, including individuals in recovery and providers from diverse communities, and report the recommendations to legislative committees by December 1, 2025.

  1. Terminology Updates: The bill directs the revisor of statutes to update statutory language to replace outdated terms like "chemical dependency assessment" with "comprehensive assessment" for consistency across Minnesota laws.

This bill aims to enhance support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders while updating assessment procedures and provider accreditation processes.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 06, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
March 24, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
April 10, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on waiver conditions for the comprehensive assessment charge and surcharge."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the chemical dependency comprehensive assessment charge in section 169A.284.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes a new surcharge of $5 for certain repeat offenses.",
        "Specification that surcharge is in addition to the one required by section 357.021, subdivision 6."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.284",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill details assessment requirements under the substance use disorder treatment provisions in section 169A.70.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes references from chemical dependency assessment to substance use disorder assessment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169A.70",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references additional surcharges on criminal and traffic offenders in section 357.021, subdivision 6 in relation to section 169A.284 modifications.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the new surcharge is additional to the existing ones under this statute section."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "357.021",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Chapter 254B is referenced in relation to reimbursement eligibility for comprehensive assessments.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "254B",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Chapter 256B is referenced regarding reimbursement of comprehensive assessments.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "256B",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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