MN SF5282

Expands eligible applicants for mental health innovation grants to include Indian tribes and community mental health providers, while removing the requirement for a letter of support from local mental health authorities.

Removes the July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 expiration date for county cost-sharing exemptions, making permanent the provision that counties are not responsible for care costs when civilly committed clients await transfer to another state-operated facility or Department of Corrections facility.

Changes mental health innovation account funding from a fixed $1,000,000 annually to all revenue generated by collection efforts from Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center and community behavioral health hospitals.

Adds a new ground for administrative review: when counties lack authority to approve a new placement for clients upon discharge from state-operated facilities, allowing counties to request cost-liability reduction.

Appropriates unspecified funds in fiscal year 2025 to expand direct care and treatment capacity, with priority given to the Forensic Mental Health Program, Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, and community behavioral health hospitals.