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HF 4899

Direct Care and Treatment given authority to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients, Direct Care and Treatment x-ray and security screening system requirements modified, and county correctional facility support pilot program available appropriation extended.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Luke Frederick

HF 4899 would allow DCT to accept gifts for patients and clients, update x-ray/security screening requirements, and extend funding for a county correctional facility support pilot

Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
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Bill Summary · HF 4899

Summary of HF 4899 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

HF 4899 proposes several changes across the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) framework in Minnesota. The bill addresses three main areas:
1) authority to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients,
2) modifications to x-ray and security screening system requirements for Direct Care and Treatment settings,
3) extension of an appropriation for a county correctional facility support pilot program.

The bill was introduced (first reading) on April 9, 2026, and is sponsored with a co-sponsor, Representative Luke Frederick. It was referred to the Rules and Legislative Administration committee.

1) Purpose and intent

  • Direct Care and Treatment gifts authority: Expand or clarify DCT’s authority to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients. This could involve donations, bequests, or in-kind contributions intended to benefit individuals served by DCT facilities.
  • X-ray and security screening system requirements: Adjust or modify the current requirements governing imaging and security screening technologies used within DCT facilities to ensure compliance, efficiency, safety, or modernization.
  • County correctional facility support pilot program: Extend funding and operational support for an existing pilot program that assists county correctional facilities, potentially aimed at health care, mental health, and social services integration for incarcerated individuals or related supervisory and support services.

2) Key provisions and changes

While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s title indicates three substantive areas:

  • Gifts on behalf of patients/clients (DCT):

    • Establishes or clarifies the authority for DCT to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients.
    • May specify who may solicit or accept gifts, permissible purposes for gifts, reporting requirements, and restrictions to ensure gifts are used to benefit patients/clients.
    • Potential oversight or accountability provisions (e.g., recordkeeping, auditing, and safeguarding gift assets).

  • DCT x-ray and security screening system requirements:

    • Modifies existing system requirements for radiographic imaging and security screening.
    • Could address modernization timelines, maintenance standards, vendor qualifications, data privacy, or safety protocols.
    • May adjust costs, procurement processes, or installation/compliance deadlines.

  • County correctional facility support pilot program:

    • Extends the appropriation and terms for a pilot program that provides support to county correctional facilities.
    • Likely covers areas such as medical/mental health services, case management, reentry planning, or coordination with community providers.
    • Specifies duration, performance measures, and annual reporting requirements.

3) Affected parties and impacts

  • Direct Care and Treatment facilities and staff:

    • If gifts are accepted on behalf of patients/clients, DCT administration and facility personnel will engage in new processes for gift reception, tracking, and use.
    • Possible changes to governance around charitable contributions and benefit utilization.

  • Patients and clients within DCT systems:

    • Potential access to additional resources or services funded by gifts.
    • Enhanced or clarified protections around how gifts are used to support care and treatment.

  • Facilities using x-ray and security screening systems:

    • Administrative and technical changes to compliance timelines and maintenance practices.
    • Potential updated safety, privacy, and efficiency standards.

  • County correctional facilities and associated stakeholders:

    • Continuation of a program intended to support health, mental health, or related services within jails or detention settings.
    • Impact on budgeting, service delivery, and coordination with state agencies and community providers.

4) Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced on April 9, 2026 and referred to the Rules and Legislative Administration committee.
  • Next steps: As a Rules and Legislative Administration referral is an early procedural step, the bill would proceed through standard committee hearings (which may include public testimony, fiscal notes, and amendments) and potential floor votes in the Minnesota House.
  • Appropriations timing: If the county correctional facility pilot program extension involves funding, the fiscal note and appropriation timing will be critical for implementation in the next fiscal year if enacted.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the bill’s stated title and action history. Full statutory language would specify exact definitions, applicable sections of Minnesota Statutes, reporting timelines, and any sunset provisions or oversight mechanisms.
  • No fiscal figures or deadline dates are provided in the available information; those details would appear in the bill’s text and accompanying fiscal note.

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

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