This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify the requirements for comprehensive assessments and treatment provider qualifications related to substance use disorders. It specifies that comprehensive assessments must be administered face-to-face by qualified professionals, including alcohol and drug counselors, mental health professionals with specific training, clinical trainees under supervision, or licensed registered nurses with relevant training. The bill also clarifies that if the assessment is not completed within the required timeframe, documentation of the delay and planned completion must be recorded. Additionally, it updates the qualifications for treatment coordination providers, emphasizing the need for specific training in substance use and co-occurring disorders, and allows for a broader range of qualified individuals to provide treatment coordination.

Furthermore, the bill directs the commissioner of human services to conduct a study in consultation with relevant boards to identify and recommend amendments to eliminate limitations on licensed health professionals' ability to provide substance use disorder treatment services within their scopes of practice. A report on the findings and recommendations is required to be submitted to legislative committees by January 15, 2027. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of substance use disorder treatment in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 245G.05, 245G.11