MN HF3529

Allows mental health providers to disclose patient data to law enforcement agencies responding to mental health crises when the agency provides the patient's name and demonstrates necessity to protect health or safety.

Limits scope of disclosure to minimum necessary information, including names and contact information of the patient's mental health providers and strategies to address the crisis.

Requires law enforcement agencies receiving mental health data to maintain records of requestor, provider, and patient name, and to inform the subject that data was obtained.

Prohibits law enforcement from using obtained mental health data for any purpose other than responding to the emergency mental health crisis.

Amends Criminal Mental Health Court procedures to allow release of mental health data to court personnel before receipt of written consent, provided consent will be supplied within 72 hours.