HF2040 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2349
AI Generated Summary
This bill focuses on improving children's mental health services in Minnesota by directing the state’s human services commissioner to take several key actions, including:
Updating Mental Health Projects & Securing Federal Funding – The commissioner is tasked with addressing funding gaps for children's residential mental health facilities and ensuring they are financially sustainable.
Establishing a Crisis Stabilization Facility – A new facility will be created to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health crises.
Licensing for Facilities Handling Youth with Sexual Behavior Concerns – The bill mandates the development of specific licensing regulations for treatment facilities that serve youth with problematic sexual behaviors.
Children’s Mental Health Assessments & Services – Several provisions strengthen mental health screening requirements for children involved in child protective services, juvenile justice, and foster care. It requires counties to develop an affordable and accessible system of mental and behavioral health services for children.
Legislative Task Force on Children's Residential Facilities – A special task force will be created to assess and recommend improvements to the licensing system for children's residential mental health treatment facilities.
Rulemaking for Restrictive Procedures – Requires changes to rules governing restrictive practices in juvenile facilities to ensure they are trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
Amendments to Licensing Regulations – Modifies the existing moratorium on new residential treatment beds to allow exceptions for children in hospitals who need community placement.
Financial Studies & Reporting Requirements – The bill mandates financial studies to assess the costs involved in children's mental health services and requires reports to be submitted to the legislature.
In summary, this bill seeks to enhance children's mental health care through systemic reforms, new facility licensing requirements, funding adjustments, and increased legislative oversight.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| March 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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