HF 1404

Introduction - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016)

Posted on 03/04/2015 11:27 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to prisoners with mental illness; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014,
section 641.15, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 641.15, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Antipsychotic drug requirement for prisoners with mental illness.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 4, the county or regional jail must provide to a prisoner
who has a valid prescription for an antipsychotic drug the same antipsychotic drug while
incarcerated, even if the medication is not on the county or regional jail's formulary, in
order to ensure the safety of and continuity of care for prisoners with mental illness.
new text end