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MN HF3948
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Howard
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AI Summary
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Requires substance use disorder treatment staff to complete initial and biennial training on accessibility, communications access, and sensory safety for individuals with disabilities, including those with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and physical disabilities.
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Adds disability-related training to initial training requirements for mental health treatment staff before providing direct contact services to clients.
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Mandates that mental health staff who are not mental health professionals include disability accessibility training as part of their required 30 hours of training every two years.
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Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 245G.13 and 245I.05 governing staff development and training for licensed substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs.
Legislative Description
Training requirements related to individuals with disabilities for substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment staff added.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
3/5/2026