1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; modifying the placement of certain state-operated 
1.3 	services clients who exhibit violent behavior;proposing coding for new law in 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 246.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [246.0415] PLACEMENT OF CLIENTS WHO EXHIBIT ASSAULTIVE 
1.7 	OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOR.
1.8 	Clients who exhibit assaultive or violent behavior, have severe behavior issues, or are 
1.9 	involved with or are at risk of being involved with the criminal justice system must be placed 
1.10 	in or moved to a setting that meets the client's needs and ensures the safety of the public. 
1.11 	The commissioner shall balance the needs of the client to live in the most integrated setting 
1.12 	with public safety. The commissioner shall provide an appropriate placement for clients 
1.13 	who have a medium or high risk for committing violent acts, and clients must not be placed 
1.14 	in a residential setting that jeopardizes the safety of others until the commissioner determines 
1.15 	that the client is low risk for committing violent acts.