Health; reporting provisions changed, contract term limits specified for WIC, members clarified to serve on the state community health services advisory committee, and speech-language pathologist and audiologist licensing requirements modified.

This bill updates Minnesota's suicide prevention reporting requirements and establishes standards for the state's 988 Lifeline service. It requires the state health commissioner to conduct periodic evaluations of the suicide prevention plan and submit biennial reports to legislative committees starting in 2026. The legislation also mandates that the designated 988 Lifeline center operate 24/7, meet specific operational and clinical standards, and coordinate with emergency services, mental health providers, and community resources. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to develop protocols for interactions between 988 and 911 services and publish biennial reports on 988 usage data including answer rates and emergency referrals.