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MN HF4282

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Witte

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 241.021, subdivision 4f, governing medication administration in correctional facilities licensed by the commissioner

  • Removes the requirement that facility health care professionals consult with the original prescribing provider before determining a medication is not medically appropriate for an incarcerated person

  • Eliminates the provision allowing facilities to substitute medications deemed "at least as effective" with approval from the original prescribing provider

  • Allows incarcerated persons to decline medication by informing the facility health care professional or their designee (rather than requiring written notice), with documentation in medical records

  • Updates terminology from "Jarvis order" to reference section 253B.092, subdivision 8 (court-ordered medication orders)

Legislative Description

Persons detained in jails provided medications.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety Finance and Policy3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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