This bill amends various provisions related to human services in Minnesota, with a focus on aging and disability services, substance use disorder treatment, and the operations of the Department of Health. Key changes include the prohibition of requiring guardianship as a condition for receiving services, updates to licensing requirements for facilities serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and the introduction of remote reassessments for services. The bill also emphasizes the need for culturally responsive case management services and mandates that case managers be qualified public or private agencies. Additionally, it establishes criteria for accessing residential support services and ensures that a significant portion of revenue from service providers is allocated to direct care staff compensation.

Further amendments enhance the management of nursing facilities, including updated definitions for reimbursement classifications and the introduction of new assessment requirements. The bill also strengthens patient rights in health care settings, enhances the authority of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners regarding health evaluations, and updates regulations for assisted living facilities. Notably, it introduces provisions for telehealth services in substance use disorder treatment and establishes criteria for higher reimbursement rates for programs meeting specific requirements. The effective dates for many provisions are set for July 1, 2025, with some taking effect as early as January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to improve the accessibility, efficiency, and quality of services for individuals with disabilities and those in need of substance use disorder treatment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 252.43, 252.46, 256B.092, 256B.49, 245.4871, 245.4881, 13.46, 15.471, 16A.103, 62J.495, 97A.441, 144.53, 144.651, 144A.07, 146A.08, 147.091, 147A.13, 148.10, 148.261, 148.754, 148B.5905, 148F.09, 150A.08, 151.071, 153.21, 153B.70, 168.012, 244.052, 245.50, 245.91, 246.585, 246C.06, 246C.12, 246C.20, 252.291, 252.50, 253B.09, 253B.10, 256.01, 256.019, 256.0281, 256.0451, 256.4825, 256.93, 256.98, 256G.09, 299F.77, 342.04, 352.91, 401.17, 507.071, 611.57, 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.714, 631.40, 62M.17, 256B.0625, 142E.51, 245A.04, 245A.16, 245A.242, 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.22, 245D.02, 245G.05, 245G.06, 245G.07, 245G.08, 245G.09, 245G.11, 245G.18, 245G.19, 245G.22, 256B.12, 480.40, 245A.11, 142B.10, 142B.30, 142B.51, 142B.65, 142B.66, 142B.70, 142C.06, 142C.11, 142C.12, 245A.18, 246.41
1st Engrossment: 245D.10, 252.28, 252.41, 252.42, 252.43, 252.44, 252.45, 252.46, 256B.0911, 256B.092, 256B.49, 256B.4914, 256R.38, 256R.40, 144.0724, 144.586, 144.6502, 144.6512, 144A.04, 144A.08, 144A.70, 144A.751, 144G.08, 144G.10, 144G.16, 144G.45, 144G.51, 144G.52, 144G.53, 144G.70, 144G.71, 144G.81, 144G.92, 145C.07, 145C.10, 144G.9999, 13.46, 15.471, 43A.241, 62J.495, 97A.441, 144.53, 144.651, 144A.07, 146A.08, 147.091, 147A.13, 148.10, 148.261, 148.754, 148B.5905, 148F.09, 150A.08, 151.071, 153.21, 153B.70, 168.012, 244.052, 245.50, 245.91, 246.585, 246C.06, 246C.12, 246C.20, 252.291, 252.50, 253B.07, 253B.09, 253B.10, 253B.141, 253B.18, 253B.19, 253D.29, 253D.30, 256.01, 256.019, 256.0281, 256.0451, 256.4825, 256.93, 256.98, 256G.09, 299F.77, 342.04, 352.91, 401.17, 507.071, 611.57, 624.7131, 624.7132, 624.714, 631.40, 4.046, 245G.05, 245G.11, 254A.03, 254B.05, 62Q.75, 246.41