911 mental health services modified, and civil liability provided.
Impact
If enacted, HF4207 would significantly alter current state laws governing emergency response services. The bill requires specific training for 911 telecommunicators to recognize mental health crises, obliging PSAPs to adopt standardized protocols. Furthermore, it introduces civil liability measures for government entities that fail to comply with these requirements, allowing individuals to seek damages if they are harmed due to inadequate mental health response protocols.
Summary
House File 4207 aims to enhance mental health services related to emergency responses by modifying existing protocols within the 911 system in Minnesota. The bill mandates that public safety answering points (PSAPs) include mental health crisis teams as primary responders for related emergencies when available. This provision is intended to ensure that individuals experiencing mental health crises receive timely and appropriate assistance, thereby improving the emergency response system's overall efficacy in handling such sensitive situations.
Contention
The bill may face contention, particularly regarding the implementation and funding for the required training and resources. Stakeholders may express concerns about the financial implications for local governments, as they may need to allocate funds toward training personnel and establishing partnerships with mental health organizations. Critics could argue that these changes might place an additional burden on already stretched local resources and that there could be challenges in consistently integrating mental health services into emergency response operations across various regions.
Mental health provider staffing, documentation, and diagnostic assessment requirements modified; certification process required; assertive community treatment and behavioral health home services staff requirements modified; adult rehabilitative mental health services provider entity standards modified; managed care contract requirements modified; grant data and reporting requirements modified; and family peer support services eligibility modified.
Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.
Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4121'23
Payment rates established for certain substance use disorder treatment services, and vendor eligibility recodified for payments from the behavioral health fund.