This bill seeks to improve crisis services and adjust the criteria for community-based program locations within Minnesota's human services system. A significant change is the removal of the 48-hour admission requirement, which previously hindered timely access to necessary services. The bill also includes technical amendments to support the operations of the Direct Care and Treatment agency, ensuring compliance with current legal standards. Additionally, it amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance the confidentiality of welfare investigation data and includes a representative from the Direct Care and Treatment executive board in the e-Health Advisory Committee to foster collaboration among stakeholders in health information technology.

Moreover, the bill introduces amendments that enhance the authority of the Direct Care and Treatment executive board, particularly in the licensing process for healthcare facilities, and emphasizes patient rights within these facilities. It mandates that patients be informed of their legal rights upon admission and establishes grievance procedures to address concerns. The bill also outlines guidelines for the use of isolation and restraints on minor patients, requiring prior authorization from qualified medical professionals. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, indicating a timeline for implementation and compliance with the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.46, 15.471, 16A.103, 62J.495, 97A.441, 144.53, 144.651, 144A.07, 146A.08, 147.091, 147A.13, 148.10, 148.261, 148.754, 148B.5905, 148F.09, 150A.08, 151.071, 153.21, 153B.70, 168.012, 244.052, 245.50, 245.91, 246.585, 246C.06, 246C.12, 246C.20, 252.291, 252.50, 253B.09, 253B.10, 256.01, 256.019, 256.0281, 256.0451, 256.4825, 256.93, 256.98, 256B.092, 256G.09, 299F.77, 342.04, 352.91, 401.17, 507.071, 611.57, 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.714, 631.40, 246.41