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MN SF3193
Bill
Status
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Howe
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AI Summary
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Authorizes disclosure of mental health data from community mental health centers and providers to law enforcement agencies during active mental health crises when necessary to protect health or safety, limited to minimum information needed for safe response.
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Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain records of mental health data requests and inform subjects that their data was obtained; restricts use of obtained data to emergency response purposes only.
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Allows disclosure of mental health data to Criminal Mental Health Court personnel in advance of receiving written consent if the defendant consents and a consent copy is provided within 72 hours, for eligibility assessment purposes only.
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Prohibits welfare agencies from requiring individuals to consent to mental health data release as a condition for receiving services or reimbursement.
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Expands multidisciplinary adult protection teams to include representatives from mental health agencies, community corrections agencies, tribal governments, and local law enforcement agencies.
Legislative Description
Exchange of mental health data among law enforcement mental health units, social services, and health care providers to coordinate necessary services authorization
Last Action
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
4/4/2022