Minnesota SF4293: Commissioner of corrections substance abuse care clarification

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying in law the multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections; expanding access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 241.021, subdivision 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

From the engrossed text, April 7, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying in law the multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections; expanding access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 241.021, subdivision 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivision 4a, is amended to read: Subd. 4a. Substance use disorder treatment programs. All deleted text begin residentialdeleted text end substance use disorder treatment programs operated by the commissioner of corrections to treat deleted text begin adultsdeleted text end new text begin [ADDED: individuals] new text end committed to the commissioner's custody deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin [ADDED: or to treat juveniles in state-operated juvenile correctional facilities that have a correctional program services certification per Minnesota Rules, chapter 2960, must ] new text end comply with the standards mandated in chapter 245G for treatment programs operated by community-based treatment facilities. When the commissioners of corrections and human services agree that these established standards for community-based programs cannot reasonably apply to correctional facilities, alternative equivalent standards shall be developed by the commissioners and established through an interagency agreement. Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.69, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Authority; rules. The commissioner of corrections shall, in …

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Sponsors

• Bonnie Westlin (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3769, SF indefinitely postponed
2. April 7, 2026: Second reading
3. April 7, 2026: Comm report: To pass as amended
4. March 9, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
5. March 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4293?

SF4293 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Commissioner of corrections substance abuse care clarification.

What does SF4293 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying in law the multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections; expanding access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 241.021, subdivision 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

What is the status of SF4293?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF3769, SF indefinitely postponed (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4293?

Bonnie Westlin (D).

Where is the official record for SF4293?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4293&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate