The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 2b, to modify the authority of agencies regarding housing support agreements. It requires that these agreements be in writing and include specific details such as the provider's licensing information, the number of beds, and the rates to be paid from housing support funds. Additionally, it outlines minimum requirements that providers must verify, including staff qualifications and the provision of housing support services.

Significantly, the bill introduces new provisions that prevent agencies from refusing to enter into housing support agreements based on certain criteria. Specifically, agencies cannot limit agreements based on the type of publicly funded program a potential resident may be enrolled in or the characteristics of the establishment, such as size or location, as long as they comply with existing regulations. The bill also modifies the termination process for agreements, allowing for termination with two months' notice, while the commissioner retains the authority to terminate agreements immediately under specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256I.04