Clarifies substance abuse care and mental health unit access for incarcerated individuals in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Corrections regarding substance abuse care and mental health services for incarcerated individuals. It mandates annual tuberculosis screening for inmates and outlines procedures for involuntary testing. The bill also expands access to mental health unit beds for those adjudicated mentally ill and in need of treatment. It ensures that all residential substance use disorder treatment programs are operated by the Commissioner of Corrections and must meet specific standards.

Clarifies substance abuse care and mental health unit access for incarcerated individuals in Minnesota.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Corrections regarding substance abuse care and mental health services for incarcerated individuals. It mandates annual tuberculosis screening for inmates and outlines procedures for involuntary testing. The bill also expands access to mental health unit beds for those adjudicated mentally ill and in need of treatment. It ensures that all residential substance use disorder treatment programs are operated by the Commissioner of Corrections and must meet specific standards.