HF 3558 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Definition of chemically dependent person modified for the purposes of civil commitments.

HF 3558 modifies Minnesota's definition of "chemically dependent person" under civil commitment law by removing a specific provision that previously included pregnant women who used certain substances (like opioids, cocaine, or alcohol) non-medically during pregnancy. This change directly affects pregnant women who might have previously qualified for civil commitment under this expanded definition. The bill deletes the reference to pregnant women from the statutory definition while keeping all other criteria for civil commitment intact. The amendment takes effect the day after the bill is enacted.
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Feb 23, 2026
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