SF2589

SF2589 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Trump Derangement Syndrome addition to the definition of mental illness

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify Minnesota's legal definition of mental illness by including a new condition known as "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS). It seeks to amend existing mental health statutes to account for this condition, purportedly characterized by adverse reactions to former President Donald Trump's policies and presidencies.

Main Provisions

Definition Changes: The definition of mental illness under Minnesota statutes will now include Trump Derangement Syndrome alongside traditional mental health disorders.
Trump Derangement Syndrome: Defined as the acute onset of paranoia related to Donald Trump's policies and presidencies. Symptoms include intense hostility towards Trump and aggressive behavior towards his supporters or symbols.
Inclusion in Mental Health Criteria: The bill stipulates that TDS should be recognized similarly to other major mental disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder for the purpose of case management and mental health services.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Expansion of Mental Illness Definition: Both statutes Minnesota Statutes 245.462 and 245I.02 will be amended to include this new condition.
Support and Treatment Evaluations: The bill proposes that individuals diagnosed with TDS may be eligible for case management and mental health support services akin to those with other severe mental illnesses.

Relevant Terms

Trump Derangement Syndrome
Mental illness definition
Paranoia
Donald Trump
Hostility and aggression

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

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