This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to update the reporting provisions for the state's suicide prevention plan and the 988 Lifeline. Specifically, it changes the frequency of required evaluations and reports from annual to biennial, with the first report due by July 1 of each even-numbered year. The bill also specifies that the biennial report may be included as a section within the state suicide prevention report required under section 145.56.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner in administering the 988 Lifeline, which includes overseeing the establishment of 988 Lifeline centers that provide 24/7 support for individuals in crisis. The centers must adhere to specific operational and clinical standards, collaborate with various mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers, and ensure effective communication between crisis response systems. The commissioner is also tasked with developing protocols for interactions between 988 and 911 services, ensuring consistency in public messaging about 988 services, and facilitating data sharing for improved crisis care coordination.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.56, 145.561