Subdivision 1. Citation. This chapter may be cited as the "Mental Health Uniform Service Standards Act."
Subd. 2. Purpose. In accordance with sections 245.461 and 245.487, the purpose of this chapter is to create a system of mental health care that is unified, accountable, and comprehensive, and to promote the recovery and resiliency of Minnesotans who have mental illnesses. The state's public policy is to support Minnesotans' access to quality outpatient and residential mental health services. Further, the state's public policy is to protect the health and safety, rights, and well-being of Minnesotans receiving mental health services.
History: 2021 c 30 art 15 s 1
NOTE: This section, as added by Laws 2021, chapter 30, article 15, section 1, is effective July 1, 2022, or upon federal approval, whichever is later. The commissioner of human services shall notify the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained. Laws 2021, chapter 30, article 15, section 19.