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MN SF1462
Bill
Status
2/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Torrey Westrom
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AI Summary
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Creates a crime for legal guardians to prevent protected persons from exercising enumerated rights, punishable by up to one year imprisonment or a fine of up to $3,000, or both.
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Expands the bill of rights for persons subject to guardianship or conservatorship to include 17 specific rights covering dignity, medical treatment preferences, personal property control, communication, voting, and health care directives.
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Makes it a crime for caregivers to intentionally administer controlled substances to vulnerable adults without a valid prescription or in a manner inconsistent with prescription terms, with intent to cause physical or mental pain or injury.
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Exempts therapeutic conduct from the criminal liability for controlled substance administration.
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Effective date of August 1, 2022, for the controlled substance crimes provision.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances administration without a prescription crime creation; protected persons bill of rights violation crime creation
Last Action
Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
3/28/2022