Behavioral health administration policy bill; changes made to requirements for licensing and funding for mental health and substance use disorder services.

This bill updates Minnesota's requirements for licensing and funding mental health and substance use disorder services, primarily affecting service providers, counties, and individuals seeking care. It mandates that counties ensure emergency mental health services are available without charging clients and prohibits delaying care based on insurance status. The legislation also clarifies qualifications for peer recovery support staff and treatment coordinators, while requiring providers to give clients educational materials about tobacco and nicotine use. These changes aim to standardize service delivery and ensure consistent access to behavioral health care across the state.