Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1853

Introduced
3/3/25  

Caption

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division established in the office of the attorney general, grants provided, and money appropriated.

Impact

One of the major impacts of HF1853 is the requirement for counties to establish diversion study grants, enabling local jurisdictions to assess their mental health systems' capacity to divert individuals away from the criminal justice system and into appropriate treatment. By mandating that counties conduct these studies, the legislation aims to provide a systematic approach that could lead to better funding and resources allocated to behavioral health systems, thereby addressing the needs of individuals experiencing mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders.

Summary

House File 1853 (HF1853) establishes a Civil Commitment Coordinating Division within the Office of the Attorney General in Minnesota. The bill mandates the appointment of a civil commitment coordinator who will oversee the coordination of engagement services, outpatient civil commitment, and provisional discharge, aimed at improving the treatment and oversight of individuals with mental health issues in the community. The initiative is designed to enhance state efforts in managing civil commitments while ensuring adherence to best practices within the treatment facilities and community-based treatment programs.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HF1853 highlight varying perspectives on civil commitment and mental health treatment in Minnesota. Supporters of the bill advocate for enhanced state coordination and increased resources for mental health treatment, emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach. Conversely, some critics are wary of potential bureaucratic overreach and fear that the enforcement of such programs may lead to undue restrictions on local governments, which have a better understanding of their respective communities' unique needs. The ongoing debates reflect broader concerns about balancing state-level oversight with local control in addressing mental health issues.

Companion Bills

MN SF1492

Similar To Civil Commitment Coordinating Division establishment provision, various grant programs establishment provision, transport hold working group establishment provision, and appropriations

Previously Filed As

MN HF3177

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division established, engagement services and outpatient civil commitment grants established, and money appropriated.

MN SF3203

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division establishment and appropriation

MN HF5280

Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.

MN SF3936

Transfer of duties from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Direct Care and Treatment, executive board duties and rulemaking authority establishment, and appropriations

MN HF17

Generic or off-patent drugs; excessive price increases prohibited, attorney general authorized to take action against price increases, sale withdrawal prohibited, prescription drug affordability board and advisory council established, prescription drug cost reviews and remedies provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF5275

Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified, advisory council established, alternative EMS response model pilot program established, emergency ambulance service aid established, and money appropriated.

MN HF4366

Civil commitment priority admission requirements modified, prisoner in a correctional facility specified to not be responsible for co-payments for mental health medications, county co-payment expense reimbursement allowed, and money appropriated.

MN HF4025

Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure established, office powers and duties specified, implementation provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF3987

Transfer of duties from Department of Human Services to Department of Direct Care and Treatment implemented; general executive board duties, powers, rulemaking authority, and administrative service contracting established; and conforming changes made.

MN HF4692

Direct Care and Treatment agency established; date for transfer of authority and responsibility modified; board membership qualifications, procedures, powers, and duties established; chief executive officer powers and duties established; accounts established; social welfare fund terms modified; effective dates modified; and initial appointments provided.

Similar Bills

MN SF3203

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division establishment and appropriation

MN HF3177

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division established, engagement services and outpatient civil commitment grants established, and money appropriated.

MN SF1492

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division establishment provision, various grant programs establishment provision, transport hold working group establishment provision, and appropriations

NC H755

Enhance ACH and Nursing Home Clients' Rights

CA SB137

Health omnibus trailer bill.

CA AB137

Health omnibus trailer bill.

AZ HB2953

Health care; 2025-2026

KS HB2412

Removing state agency fees for concealed-carry licenses.