Minnesota HF2586 extends cost of care exemptions, establishes a Priority Admission Review Panel, and mandates a Direct Care and Treatment admissions.

Minnesota HF2586 extends the exemption from cost of care for civilly committed individuals awaiting transfer to state-operated facilities. It establishes the Priority Admission Review Panel to evaluate the 48-hour timeline for priority admissions and develop policy proposals. The bill also requires the creation of a Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard to track waitlist data and admissions metrics. The panel must review quarterly data to measure the impact of changes and submit a report with legislative proposals by February 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF2586 extends cost of care exemptions, establishes a Priority Admission Review Panel, and mandates a Direct Care and Treatment admissions.

Minnesota HF2586 extends the exemption from cost of care for civilly committed individuals awaiting transfer to state-operated facilities. It establishes the Priority Admission Review Panel to evaluate the 48-hour timeline for priority admissions and develop policy proposals. The bill also requires the creation of a Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard to track waitlist data and admissions metrics. The panel must review quarterly data to measure the impact of changes and submit a report with legislative proposals by February 1, 2026.