This bill establishes the Department of Direct Care and Treatment, appointing a commissioner to oversee its operations and effectively dissolving the existing Direct Care and Treatment Executive Board. Key amendments include the insertion of the Department of Direct Care and Treatment into various sections of Minnesota Statutes, such as sections 10.65, 15.01, and 246C.01, while deleting references to the executive board. The transition of responsibilities from the commissioner of human services to the newly appointed commissioner of direct care and treatment will occur in phases, with full authority transferring by July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates the creation of an advisory committee to gather input from stakeholders, ensuring a structured transition to the new department.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of accounts for facilities management and direct care systems under the new commissioner’s control. It clarifies the roles of the commissioners of direct care and treatment and human services, emphasizing patient-centered care and the importance of individual needs in treatment planning. The bill repeals several sections related to the executive board and modifies existing statutes to reflect the new structure, ensuring that the commissioner of direct care and treatment is recognized as the head of the entity overseeing state-operated services. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the management of direct care and treatment services in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 10.65, 15.01, 15.06, 246C.01, 246C.015, 246C.02, 246C.04, 246C.07, 246C.09, 246C.091, 15A.0815, 15A.082, 43A.08, 245.021, 245.073, 246.13, 246B.01, 252.021, 252.50, 253.195, 253B.02, 253B.03, 253B.041, 253B.09, 253B.18, 253B.19, 253B.20, 253D.02, 254B.05, 256.045, 256G.09, 352.91, 524.3, 611.57