The bill proposes extensive modifications to health care regulations in Minnesota, focusing on fee adjustments and enhanced oversight across various sectors. Key changes include the establishment of new fees for health maintenance organizations, with application fees set at $10,000 and renewal fees increased from $10,000 to $30,000. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for well construction and maintenance, requiring the commissioner of health to inspect at least 25% of well construction notifications annually. It also amends well notification fees, increasing costs for various categories, and introduces new definitions and duties for the commissioner regarding well regulation. The bill aims to improve the regulatory framework for health care and environmental health, ensuring better oversight and increased fees to support these initiatives.

Further amendments address licensing and regulation across multiple health-related sectors, including home care providers, assisted living facilities, and food service establishments. The bill raises application and renewal fees for various licenses, introduces new penalty structures, and modifies violation levels and fines. It also establishes new requirements for training and compliance for personal care assistance agencies and outlines appropriations for the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance safety, compliance, and funding management within Minnesota's health care system while ensuring that regulatory measures are effectively enforced.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62D.21, 62D.211, 103I.005, 103I.101, 103I.208, 103I.235, 103I.525, 103I.531, 103I.535, 103I.541, 103I.545, 103I.601, 144.0758, 144.1205, 144.121, 144.1215, 144.122, 144.1222, 144.3831, 144.55, 144.554, 144.608, 144.615, 144.966, 144A.43, 144A.474, 144A.475, 144A.71, 144A.753, 144G.20, 144G.30, 144G.31, 144G.45, 145.8811, 157.16, 326.72, 326.75, 327.15, 103I.550, 174.30, 256.9657, 256B.0625, 256L.03, 256B.69, 245C.13, 245C.14, 245C.15, 13.46, 245.095, 245A.04, 245A.05, 245A.07, 254B.06, 256.983, 256B.04, 256B.0659, 256B.0949, 256B.85, 144A.291, 144E.123, 148.108, 148B.53, 148E.180, 153B.85, 156.015