The bill seeks to enhance various health and human services in Minnesota, particularly focusing on disability services, aging services, and substance use disorder services. It establishes new entities such as the Direct Care and Treatment executive board, the Human Services Response Contingency Account, and the Homelessness and Housing Support Office. Key amendments include the removal of specific definitions related to developmental disabilities, adjustments to data sharing protocols, and clarifications regarding the financial responsibilities of clients' relatives for services. The bill also mandates the formation of workgroups, requires studies and reports, and provides for rulemaking and appropriations of funds to improve service delivery to vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for case management services, updates qualifications for treatment providers, and establishes a Medicaid state plan service for home care. It allocates significant funding for various initiatives, including grants for caregiver respite services and opioid overdose prevention, while also addressing the needs of Tribal members and urban American Indian populations. The bill emphasizes the importance of culturally specific services and outreach, and it includes provisions for improving access to mental health services, particularly for individuals involved in the correctional system. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the framework for health and human services in Minnesota, ensuring better care and support for individuals with disabilities and mental health needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0911, 256B.0913, 256S.205, 256B.69, 13.46, 145.61, 246.018, 246.13, 256.88, 256.89, 256.90, 256.91, 256.92
1st Engrossment: 245.821, 245.825, 246.511, 252.27, 252.282, 256B.02, 256B.076, 256B.0911, 256B.0924, 256B.77, 256S.07, 447.42, 144G.30, 144G.63, 144G.70, 256B.49, 256S.205, 151.065, 245F.08, 254B.01, 256B.69, 256.043, 245I.23, 246.54, 13.46, 145.61, 246.018, 246.13, 246.234, 246.36, 256.88, 256.89, 256.90, 256.91, 256.92, 246.41, 256.01, 256B.051