Rep. Brion Curran

Maddy summaryHF 2187 removes a 48-hour admission requirement for crisis services at community-based program locations, giving service providers more flexibility in scheduling. The bill also makes technical changes to support the creation of the Direct Care and Treatment agency, which will manage certain human services programs. These changes directly affect community-based crisis service providers and the new agency’s operational structure. The bill does not alter eligibility criteria for services but streamlines administrative processes for providers and the agency.

Maddy summaryHF 1993 modifies Minnesota's requirements for substance use disorder (SUD) assessments and treatment provider qualifications. It specifies that comprehensive SUD assessments must be conducted face-to-face within five days (excluding the service initiation day) by qualified staff like alcohol and drug counselors, certain mental health professionals, or licensed nurses with addiction training. The bill also updates qualifications for treatment coordinators, requiring specific training, education, or certification, plus 2,000 hours of supervised experience working with SUD clients. Additionally, it mandates a study and report on limitations in SUD treatment practices. These changes directly affect SUD treatment providers and the clients receiving services under Minnesota's behavioral health system.

Maddy summaryHF 2037 establishes the Department of Direct Care and Treatment with a commissioner to oversee it, while repealing the existing Direct Care and Treatment Executive Board. This bill restructures the administrative framework for direct care services by creating a new departmental structure under state law. It amends multiple Minnesota Statutes related to agency operations, including definitions and governance for the new department, but does not create new programs or funding. The change primarily affects state agencies providing direct care services, streamlining oversight under the new commissioner.

Maddy summaryHF 2004 clarifies billing rules for disability waiver services when participants travel out of state. The bill requires Minnesota's human services commissioner to propose changes by December 2025 to include "individualized home supports without training, respite, and night supervision" under "direct care staff services" in waiver plans. This specifically allows billing for these services when waiver participants are temporarily traveling outside Minnesota or attending out-of-state postsecondary school. The policy change directly affects individuals receiving disability waiver services who need support during such out-of-state activities.

Maddy summaryHF 487 appropriates $600,000 total ($300,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state general fund to provide a grant to Wellness in the Woods. The funding supports daily peer support and special sessions for three specific groups: individuals in substance use recovery, people transitioning out of incarceration, and those who have experienced trauma. The grant is administered through the commissioner of human services. This is a direct funding mechanism for community-based mental health and recovery services.

Maddy summaryHF 2586 extends cost-of-care exemptions for counties and clients during transfers for certain committed individuals in Minnesota. It specifically delays county payment responsibility for up to 30 days for people awaiting transfer to another state facility or program (expiring June 30, 2025), and maintains full exemption for those committed as mentally ill and dangerous to the public (expiring March 31, 2025). The bill also establishes a Priority Admission Review Panel, requires a Direct Care and Treatment admissions dashboard, and mandates a report on the program. These changes apply to individuals under civil commitment who are waiting for transfer to correction facilities or other state-operated treatment programs. The policy adjustments aim to streamline transitions while ensuring financial responsibility during interim periods.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies two key aspects of Minnesota's housing stabilization program. It requires the state commissioner to process provider applications within two weeks (up from previous timelines) and reduces payments to housing stabilization service providers by half over two years, with a one-year suspension of this reduction starting July 1, 2025. These changes directly affect housing stabilization service providers and the individuals receiving these services, particularly those also eligible for supplemental housing support under other programs. The bill aims to streamline provider enrollment while adjusting payment structures, with the rate reduction applying only to non-duplicative services.

Maddy summaryHF 381 modifies how Minnesota calculates rates for home and community-based waiver services and increases room and board rates for individuals receiving these services. It requires service providers to submit detailed data (like staffing hours, ratios, and transportation miles) to a central rates management system, with lead agencies required to approve rates within 30 business days or pay a 10% late penalty. The bill also creates an exception process for individuals with "exceptional needs" that cannot be met under standard rate formulas, allowing for alternative payment rates. These changes directly affect service providers, lead agencies (like county human services departments), and individuals receiving home and community-based care, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2707 appropriates $11.125 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support sexually exploited youth or youth at risk of sexual exploitation under Minnesota Statutes §256K.47. At least $9 million annually must fund street outreach, emergency shelter, regional navigators, and housing services for these youth. The bill directly affects vulnerable youth in Minnesota by providing dedicated funding for critical safe harbor resources and housing support. It establishes concrete funding mechanisms without altering existing statutes or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 671 establishes two new grant programs to improve children's mental health services in Minnesota. It creates a competitive grant for training direct care staff in residential facilities and day treatment programs (via the "youth care professional grant"), requiring trauma-informed curricula and a registry for trained staff. It also launches a "high-fidelity wraparound grant" to fund comprehensive, family-driven mental health support for children with serious challenges, prioritizing evidence-based models. The bill modifies rates for certain children's mental health services, establishes a working group for psychiatric residential facilities, and appropriates funding for these initiatives. These changes primarily affect licensed residential facilities, day treatment programs, community service providers, and counties delivering children's mental health services.