Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1993

Introduced
3/6/25  

Caption

Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modified, and study and report on substance use disorder treatment practice limitations required.

Impact

By refining the qualifications for professionals who administer these assessments, HF1993 seeks to ensure that only adequately trained individuals are involved in the treatment process. This could enhance the overall quality of care and provide quicker access to necessary treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. The bill also directs the commissioner of human services to conduct a study regarding existing limitations on licensed health professionals and report recommendations to amend state statutes towards promoting access to care.

Summary

House File 1993 aims to modify existing comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications related to substance use disorder in Minnesota. The bill stipulates that a comprehensive assessment must be conducted by qualified professionals, including alcohol and drug counselors, licensed mental health professionals, and other relevant trained individuals. It emphasizes the necessity of face-to-face assessments within a specified timeline to ensure timely initiation of treatment, aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of substance use disorder treatment services.

Contention

The changes proposed in HF1993 may lead to discussions around the extent to which practitioner qualifications should be streamlined versus the need for diverse skills in assessing and treating substance use disorders. Some stakeholders might argue that broadening access to treatment providers, including those with varying levels of qualifications, could dilute the quality of care, while others may feel that it is critical to remove barriers to increase the availability of services. The balance between adequate regulation and access remains a potential point of contention in the discourse surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

MN SF2647

Similar To Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modifications

Previously Filed As

MN SF3459

Substance abuse disorder treatment requirements modifications

MN HF3486

Substance use disorder treatment; licensed alcohol and drug counselors continuing education requirements modified, religious objections to placements in substance use disorder treatment programs allowed, comprehensive assessment requirements modified, courts or other placement authorities prohibited from compelling an individual to participate in religious elements of substance use disorder treatment, and report required.

MN HF4190

Client supports expanded, substance use disorder licensing requirements modified, reporting system created, behavioral health reimbursement modified, tax provisions modified for individuals employed in substance use disorder treatment programs, and reports required.

MN HF2628

Fees provided and waived for certified birth records, identification cards, and driver's licenses for persons treated for substance use disorder; substance use disorder treatment plan review requirements modified; transition follow-up counseling provided; treatment rate and staffing requirements modified; temporary rate increases provided; and transition support service recommendations directed.

MN HF1486

Supervised practice of alcohol and drug counseling by former students allowed for limited time, HIV training requirements modified in substance use disorder treatment programs, withdrawal management license requirements modified, and substance use disorder treatment client record documentation requirements modified.

MN SF1692

Policies governing access to substance use disorder treatment services modification

MN HF1403

Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and statewide opioid litigation laws modified and established.

MN HF3495

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.

MN HF4392

Human services; provisions modified relating to disability services, aging services, and substance use disorder services; Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Act modified; subminimum wages phased out; blood-borne pathogen provisions expanded to all state-operated treatment programs; and expired reports removed.

MN HF1627

Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, home and community-based services workforce development grants eligibility modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income.

Similar Bills

MN SF2647

Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modifications

MN HF2856

State government comprehensive substance use and addiction plan required.

MN SF3172

Comprehensive substance use and addiction plan requirement

CA SB554

Nurse practitioners: physician assistants: buprenorphine.

MN SF1827

Court ordered payment for comprehensive assessments covered by medical assistance or the behavioral health fund prohibition provision

MN HF1995

Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified.

CA AB2384

Medication-assisted treatment.

MN SF1692

Policies governing access to substance use disorder treatment services modification