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SF2902 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cost of care exemption for certain committed persons and 48-hour rule for admissions provisions extensions, Priority Admissions Review Panel establishment provision, and Direct Care, Treatment admissions dashboard creation and a limited exemption for admissions from hospital settings provision

Related bill: HF2586

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify financial obligations related to the care of individuals committed to state-operated facilities in Minnesota, specifically focusing on those with mental illnesses deemed dangerous to the public or those awaiting transfers. Additionally, it establishes administrative measures to streamline admissions processes.

Main Provisions

  1. County Payment Responsibilities:

    • Defines specific financial responsibilities for counties concerning the cost of care for individuals committed to the Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center.
    • County payment schedule:
      • 0% for the first 30 days.
      • 20% for stays over 30 days if clinically appropriate.
      • 100% if the facility determines the client is ready for discharge.

  2. Exemptions for Counties:

    • Waives county responsibilities for care costs for individuals:
      • Committed as "mentally ill and dangerous" who await transfer to another facility, from July 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025.
      • In civil commitments awaiting transfers to suitable state-operated facilities, from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

  3. Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) Measures:

    • Establishes a Priority Admission Review Panel to improve admission processes.
    • Requires the creation of an admissions dashboard for better transparency and management of admissions.

  4. Client Financial Responsibility:

    • Individuals are not responsible for the cost of care during specific periods as defined in the bill.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amends obligations under Minnesota statutes regarding the costs counties must bear for committed persons in designated state-operated facilities.
  • Introduces new administrative elements aimed at improving the efficiency of admissions into treatment programs.

Relevant Terms

  • Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center
  • Civil commitment
  • Mental illness and dangerousness
  • State-operated facilities
  • Direct Care and Treatment (DCT)
  • Priority Admission Review Panel
  • Admissions dashboard

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toState and Local Government
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toHuman Services

Citations

 
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        "Limited exemption period from cost of care responsibility for counties."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends the county's payment responsibilities for care at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes the schedule of payments based on stay duration and discharge appropriateness."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "246.54",
    "subdivision": "1a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References criteria relevant to individuals committed as mentally ill and dangerous to the public.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "253B.18",
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  }
]

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