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HF 1853

Civil Commitment Coordinating Division established in the office of the attorney general, grants provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Baker and 2 co-sponsors

Summary of HF 1853: Civil Commitment Coordinating Division Main Purpose and IntentThis bill aims to establish a new Civil Commitment Coordinating Division within the office of the

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Bill Summary · HF 1853

Summary of HF 1853: Civil Commitment Coordinating Division

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to establish a new Civil Commitment Coordinating Division within the office of the Minnesota Attorney General. The division would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the state's civil commitment process, which provides court-ordered treatment for individuals with serious mental illness or chemical dependency.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the Civil Commitment Coordinating Division in the Attorney General's office
  • Charges the division with the following responsibilities:
    • Providing training and technical assistance to counties on civil commitment procedures
    • Collecting and analyzing data on civil commitment cases statewide
    • Identifying best practices and recommending improvements to the civil commitment system
    • Awarding grants to counties to enhance their civil commitment programs
  • Appropriates $2 million per year in funding for the new division and the grant program

Affected Parties

  • The Minnesota Attorney General's office, which will house and oversee the new division
  • County-level officials and agencies involved in the civil commitment process, including courts, law enforcement, and human services
  • Individuals with serious mental illness or chemical dependency who may be subject to civil commitment

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill has a companion version (SF 1492) that has also been introduced in the state Senate
  • If passed, the Civil Commitment Coordinating Division would be established on July 1, 2025, with the first round of grants awarded by January 1, 2026

Overall, this bill aims to strengthen Minnesota's civil commitment system by creating a centralized coordination and oversight mechanism within the Attorney General's office. The new division and grant program are intended to promote consistency, data-driven improvements, and better outcomes for individuals in need of court-ordered mental health or substance abuse treatment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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