This bill aims to expand the settings that are subject to assisted living licensure in Minnesota and modifies the requirements for settings that are exempt from such licensure. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, specifically section 144G.08, to clarify the definition of an assisted living facility, which now includes various types of housing and services, such as emergency shelters and transitional housing for homeless individuals, nursing homes, and facilities that provide services for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that require exempt settings to comply with specific regulations regarding housing and services, handling residents' finances, contract requirements, and the rights of residents, including the right to appeal contract terminations.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain subdivisions of section 325F.722 that previously outlined contract requirements and remedies for exempt settings. The new legal language emphasizes the responsibilities of exempt settings, including the necessity of executing written subsidized assisted living contracts and adhering to various compliance measures. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2025, ensuring that the new regulations will be implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 325F.722, 144G.08
1st Engrossment: 325F.722, 144G.08