The proposed bill aims to enhance human services in Minnesota by making significant modifications to existing laws related to aging and older adult services, disability services, substance use disorder treatment, housing supports, and healthcare. Key provisions include the establishment of the Department of Direct Care and Treatment and the Advisory Council on Direct Care and Treatment, while dissolving the existing executive board. The bill introduces new grants, reporting requirements, and amendments to nursing home bed licensing and certification processes, emphasizing the need for quality care and efficient management of resources. Notably, it deletes provisions that allowed for the transfer of beds between facilities and updates the criteria for nursing home renovations and replacements.

Additionally, the bill outlines various funding appropriations aimed at improving mental health and substance use disorder services, particularly for underserved communities. It includes provisions for pilot programs to address the aging population's needs, adjustments to payment rates for community-based services, and the establishment of a grant program to support community care hubs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement in developing legislative language to ensure adequate reimbursement for compliance costs. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and improve the quality of care for vulnerable populations in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144A.071, 144A.161, 256.9657, 256B.431, 256R.02, 256R.10, 256R.23, 256R.24, 256R.25, 256B.436, 256R.26, 256R.43, 179A.54, 245C.16, 256B.0659, 256B.0924, 256B.0949, 256B.19, 256B.49, 256B.4914, 256B.85, 256B.851, 260E.14, 626.5572, 13.46, 246B.10, 256G.01, 256G.08, 256G.09, 611.43, 611.46, 611.55, 245.4661, 245.91, 245G.01, 245G.02, 245G.07, 245G.11, 245G.22, 254A.19, 254B.01, 254B.02, 254B.03, 254B.04, 254B.05, 254B.06, 254B.09, 254B.181, 254B.19, 256.043, 256B.0625, 256B.0757, 256I.04, 325F.725, 256.01, 256B.04, 144.0724
1st Engrossment: 144A.071, 144A.161, 144A.1888, 256.9657, 256B.431, 256B.434, 256R.02, 256R.10, 256R.23, 256R.24, 256R.25, 256B.436, 256R.26, 256R.27, 256R.43, 256S.205, 144A.351, 179A.54, 245A.042, 245A.06, 245A.10, 245C.16, 245D.091, 245D.12, 252.32, 256.476, 256B.04, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.0924, 256B.0949, 256B.19, 256B.4914, 256B.85, 256B.851, 260E.14, 626.5572, 245G.01, 245G.02, 245G.05, 245G.07, 245G.11, 245G.22, 254A.19, 254B.01, 254B.02, 254B.03, 254B.04, 254B.05, 254B.06, 254B.09, 254B.19, 256.043, 256B.0625, 256B.0757, 256B.0761, 256B.761, 256I.05, 256.01, 256B.766, 256G.08, 256G.09, 611.43, 611.46, 611.55, 10.65, 15.01, 15.06, 43A.241, 246C.01, 246C.015, 246C.02, 246C.04, 246C.07, 246C.08, 246C.09, 246C.091, 15A.0815, 15A.082, 43A.08, 245.021, 245.073, 246.13, 246B.01, 252.021, 252.50, 253.195, 253B.02, 253B.03, 253B.041, 253B.09, 253B.18, 253B.19, 253B.20, 253D.02, 256.045, 352.91, 524.3, 611.57, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144G.31, 144G.52, 144G.53, 144G.54, 144G.55
2nd Engrossment: 144A.071, 144A.161, 144A.1888, 256.9657, 256.9752, 256B.431, 256B.434, 256R.02, 256R.10, 256R.23, 256R.24, 256R.25, 256B.436, 256R.26, 256R.27, 256R.43, 256S.205, 144A.351, 179A.54, 245A.042, 245A.06, 245C.16, 245D.091, 245D.12, 252.32, 256.476, 256B.04, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.0924, 256B.0949, 256B.19, 256B.4914, 256B.85, 256B.851, 260E.14, 626.5572, 245G.01, 245G.02, 245G.05, 245G.07, 245G.11, 245G.22, 254A.19, 254B.01, 254B.02, 254B.03, 254B.04, 254B.05, 254B.06, 254B.09, 254B.19, 256.042, 256.043, 256B.0625, 256B.0757, 256B.0761, 256B.761, 256I.05, 256.01, 256B.766, 256G.08, 256G.09, 611.43, 611.46, 611.55, 10.65, 15.01, 15.06, 43A.241, 246C.01, 246C.015, 246C.02, 246C.04, 246C.07, 246C.08, 246C.09, 246C.091, 15A.0815, 15A.082, 43A.08, 245.021, 245.073, 246.13, 246B.01, 252.021, 252.50, 253.195, 253B.02, 253B.03, 253B.041, 253B.09, 253B.18, 253B.19, 253B.20, 253D.02, 256.045, 352.91, 524.3, 611.57, 144A.01, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.52, 144G.53, 144G.54, 144G.55