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MN SF4293

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bonnie Westlin

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Removes the 14-consecutive-day detention threshold for tuberculosis screening, requiring all persons in Department of Corrections facilities to be screened within 14 days of intake and annually thereafter

  • Creates a new court petition process allowing the commissioner of corrections to seek judicial orders compelling inmates who refuse tuberculosis testing to submit to screening, with proceedings held in camera by default

  • Expands substance use disorder treatment program standards to cover all programs operated by the commissioner of corrections, including juvenile correctional facilities with program services certification, not just residential programs for adults

  • Authorizes the commissioner of corrections to establish mental health units in multiple adult correctional institutions rather than limiting to one facility, expanding capacity for inmates who become mentally ill

  • Removes the provision allowing involuntary commitment proceedings when an inmate refuses to voluntarily participate in mental health unit treatment, limiting commitment to cases where long-term hospital care is needed

Legislative Description

Commissioner of corrections substance abuse care clarification; mandatory tuberculosis screening clarification

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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