Continuing education requirements for licensed alcohol and drug counselors modified, religious objections to placements in substance use disorder treatment programs allowed, comprehensive assessment requirements modified, and courts or other placement authorities prohibited from compelling an individual to participate in religious elements of substance use disorder treatment.

HF 2575 modifies Minnesota's substance use disorder treatment laws. It requires licensed alcohol and drug counselors to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 9 hours on diversity and 3 hours on professional ethics (with at least 1 hour on religious objection policies). The bill explicitly allows individuals to object to religious elements in treatment programs without penalty, prohibits courts or placement authorities from forcing participation in religious components, and mandates that alternative non-religious treatment options be offered when objections are raised. These changes directly affect counselors, treatment programs, and individuals receiving substance use disorder services in Minnesota.