Persons on probation or parole access to certain mental health services authorization

SF 1173 would amend Minnesota law to allow individuals on probation or parole to access certain mental health services that were previously excluded. Currently, contracts for mental health services cannot be provided to people on probation or parole (Minnesota Statutes 245.50, subd. 3). The bill would add a new exception to this rule, removing the prohibition and enabling these individuals to receive covered services. This change directly affects Minnesotans under community supervision for criminal offenses, potentially improving access to mental health care during their supervision period. The bill modifies existing statute language but does not create new funding or service requirements.