This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2032) proposes amendments to state statutes to establish mental health case management and community support services specifically for individuals with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Expansion of Definition for Mental Illness:

   • The bill revises definitions related to mental illness and serious and persistent mental illness to include CPTSD under the eligibility criteria for case management and community support services.

2. Eligibility for Mental Health Services Expansion:

   • Adds criteria to define individuals with CPTSD as those whose PTSD symptoms significantly interfere with daily functioning and are related to intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, or unresolved historical grief.
   • Requires a written opinion from a mental health professional that documents culturally sensitive assessments, significant impairment due to PTSD symptoms, and evidence that the individual would likely experience worsening symptoms without case management or community support services.

3. Amendments to Statutes:

   • Changes are made to Minnesota Statutes sections 245.462, 245.467, 245.4711, 245.4712, and 256B.0625 to integrate these provisions.

The bill seeks to provide targeted support and management services for individuals with CPTSD to improve their mental health outcomes by ensuring access to necessary interventions and culturally competent care.