This bill seeks to strengthen the rights and protections of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Minnesota. Key provisions include modifications to consent requirements for electronic monitoring, allowing residents or their representatives to provide written consent that can be withdrawn at any time. It establishes a right for residents to be free from retaliation, detailing specific retaliatory actions and enabling legal recourse against facilities that violate this right. The bill also mandates annual training for nursing home employees on preventing retaliation and expands the advisory council's membership and duties to include advising on regulations and identifying emerging issues in home care and assisted living.

Additionally, the bill prohibits binding arbitration agreements in assisted living contracts, modifies medication management requirements, and clarifies the authority of health care agents regarding visitation and communication. It introduces new fines and enforcement mechanisms for violations, ensuring accountability in resident care. The bill also enhances protections against retaliation, allows residents to take legal action for rights violations, and affirms that health care agents cannot unjustly restrict communication. Overall, these amendments aim to improve care quality and protect the rights of vulnerable individuals in hospice and assisted living settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.6502, 144.6512, 144A.04, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144A.751, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.51, 144G.71, 144G.92, 145C.07, 145C.10
1st Engrossment: 144.6502, 144.6512, 144A.04, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144A.751, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.51, 144G.71, 144G.92, 145C.07, 145C.10
2nd Engrossment: 144.6502, 144.6512, 144A.04, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144A.751, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.51, 144G.71, 144G.92, 145C.07, 145C.10
3rd Engrossment: 144.6502, 144.6512, 144A.04, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144A.751, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.51, 144G.71, 144G.92, 145C.07, 145C.10