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MN SF3193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Howe

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits welfare agencies from requiring individuals to consent to mental health data release as a condition for receiving services or reimbursement.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance and Policy4/4/2022
Civil Law and Data Practices Policy2/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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