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MN HF1575
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Steve Sandell
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AI Summary
- Authorizes sheriffs and local corrections agencies to use a mental health screening tool approved by the commissioner of corrections to identify inmates with potential mental illness
- Allows names of inmates who screen positive for mental illness to be shared with the local county social services agency
- Permits jails to refer inmates to county welfare personnel to arrange services upon discharge
- Allows jails to share private inmate data to assist with medical assistance applications, case management referrals, state photo identification, mental health provider appointments, 30-day medication supplies, and behavioral health service coordination
Legislative Description
Jails authorized to share inmate mental illness information with a local county social services agency.
Last Action
Referred by Chair to Corrections Division
2/24/2019
Committee Referrals
Corrections2/24/2019
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy2/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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