US EditionClay, Becker counties among those suing to regain control of meds in jails
Counties argue the law increases costs and legal risks for jail medical staff, with 70% of inmates arriving with prescriptions, raising concerns over staffing and patient safety.
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Lac qui Parle, Renville counties among those suing to regain control of meds in jails
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On its face, a new Minnesota law requiring jails to fill all current medical prescriptions for inmates seems like a no-brainer. The Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act is named after the son of a corrections officer who died in jail — and it passed with strong bipartisan support in July 2025. But in practice, it’s turned into something of a logistical nightmare for jail medical staff, who have to implement it, and who can no …
Clay, Becker counties among those suing to regain control of meds in jails
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On its face, a new Minnesota law requiring jails to fill all current medical prescriptions for inmates seems like a no-brainer. The Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act is named after the son of a corrections officer who died in jail — and it passed with strong bipartisan support in July 2025. But in practice, it’s turned into something of a logistical nightmare for jail medical staff, who have to implement it, and who can no …
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