This bill proposes the creation of a supplemental housing support rate specifically for long-term residential facilities located in Blue Earth County. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.05, by adding a new subdivision that allows county agencies to negotiate a supplementary rate for housing support providers that operate facilities with 20 beds serving chemically dependent women. This supplemental rate will not exceed $750 per month and will include any legislatively authorized inflationary adjustments.

The new provision will take effect on July 1, 2026, and is designed to enhance the financial support available to these facilities, which provide 24-hour supervision and various support services to their residents. The bill aims to address the specific needs of long-term residential care for women dealing with chemical dependency in Blue Earth County.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256I.05