MN SF2733

Allows neuroleptic medication to be administered without judicial review to patients previously prescribed the medication prior to facility admission if the patient lacks capacity to consent, continuation is in their best interest, and they do not refuse treatment, for up to 14 days while securing a court-appointed substitute decision-maker or amending existing court orders.

Renumbers existing conditions for administering neuroleptic medication without judicial review to accommodate the new provision allowing continuation of previously prescribed medication.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to establish a pilot program in no more than three counties to test providing notice and information to the commissioner when petitions are filed to commit patients exclusively to the commissioner's authority.

Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to report pilot program status to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members overseeing civil commitment and human services by January 15, 2015.

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 253B.092, subdivision 2, governing administration of neuroleptic medication to civilly committed persons.