This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.284, to modify provisions related to substance use disorder treatment. It replaces the term "chemical dependency" with "comprehensive" in various contexts, specifically regarding assessment charges and surcharges associated with offenses under section 169A.70. The bill establishes that when a court sentences a person for certain offenses, it must impose a comprehensive assessment charge of $25, which may be waived under specific circumstances, but not the cost of the assessment itself. Additionally, a $5 surcharge is applied for repeat impaired driving convictions within five years. The bill also clarifies that if the comprehensive assessment is eligible for reimbursement under certain chapters, the court cannot order the convicted person to pay for it.

Furthermore, the bill includes a directive for the revisor of statutes to replace outdated terminology related to chemical dependency assessments with more current language, such as "substance use disorder assessment," throughout relevant Minnesota statutes and rules. This change aims to modernize the language used in legal contexts and ensure consistency in terminology related to substance use disorder treatment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169A.284, 245G.031
1st Engrossment: 169A.284