MN HF3769

Requires tuberculosis screening for all inmates within 14 days of intake and annually thereafter, removing the previous 14-consecutive-day detention threshold before screening was required.

Creates a new court petition process allowing the commissioner of corrections to compel tuberculosis testing when inmates refuse, with proceedings held in camera and inmates entitled to arrange counsel.

Expands substance use disorder treatment program requirements to cover all programs (not just residential) and includes juveniles in state-operated correctional facilities with certified correctional program services.

Authorizes the commissioner of corrections to establish mental health units in multiple adult correctional institutions rather than being limited to just one facility.

Expands criteria for transferring inmates to mental health units to include assessment, evaluation, and stabilization needs, and removes the provision requiring commitment proceedings when inmates refuse to voluntarily participate in treatment.