MN HF3486

Prohibits courts, corrections officers, probation officers, and other placing authorities from directly or indirectly compelling individuals to participate in religious elements of substance use disorder treatment programs if the individual objects in good faith.

Requires entities to document objections to religious treatment elements and offer equivalent alternative secular treatment programs; if unavailable within a reasonable time, individuals may decline religious participation without penalty to treatment duration or discharge requirements.

Defines "directly or indirectly compel" to include requiring specific religious program types, imposing nonclinical criteria limiting secular alternatives (such as sponsor requirements or prohibiting medication-assisted treatment), or denying treatment solely due to religious objection.

Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to develop continuing education workshops for unlicensed substance use disorder treatment staff on statutory religious objection requirements, serving clients who object to religious elements, and offering diverse secular treatment modalities.

Directs the Commissioner to submit a report by January 15, 2026, evaluating the prevalence of religion in treatment programs, availability of secular options, and implementation status of religious objection protections.