MN HF2187

Removes the expiration date on the 48-hour admission requirement for civilly committed patients being admitted to state-operated treatment programs from jails, correctional institutions, or those referred for competency evaluations

Transfers authority from the Department of Human Services commissioner to the Direct Care and Treatment executive board for state-operated facilities, including licensing of state institutions, management of state hospitals, and oversight of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program

Modifies crisis services availability by requiring state-operated technical assistance to help counties, Tribal Nations, service providers, families, and persons with disabilities prevent crises that could lead to moving to a less integrated setting

Requires the Direct Care and Treatment executive board to establish standard admission and continued-stay criteria for state-operated facilities to ensure appropriate services in the least restrictive setting

Makes conforming changes across approximately 70 statutes to reflect the organizational separation of Direct Care and Treatment from the Department of Human Services, effective July 1, 2025