This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to extend the cost of care exemption for certain committed individuals and establishes new administrative frameworks for admissions to state-operated treatment facilities. Key provisions include the extension of the cost of care exemption for individuals committed due to mental illness and awaiting transfer to appropriate facilities, with specific timelines for counties' financial responsibilities. The bill also introduces a Priority Admissions Review Panel to evaluate and improve the 48-hour admission timeline for civilly committed patients, ensuring they are prioritized based on various factors, including their treatment needs and safety concerns.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard to provide public access to data regarding waitlists and admission times, enhancing transparency in the admissions process. It allows for a limited exception for adding patients from hospital settings to the admission waitlist and requires quarterly updates on the dashboard. The provisions include effective dates for various sections, with some retroactive to March 30, 2025, and others expiring on June 30, 2027, or December 31, 2030.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 246.54, 253B.10
1st Engrossment: 246.54, 253B.10