This bill introduces comprehensive amendments to various sections of Minnesota Statutes, focusing on enhancing human services, particularly for aging adults, individuals with disabilities, and those facing mental health and substance use challenges. Key provisions include the establishment of new task forces, such as the Waiver Reimagine Advisory Committee and the Legislative Task Force on Guardianship, aimed at improving service delivery and oversight. The bill also modifies financial structures, including increasing nursing home license surcharges and adjusting payment rates for nursing facilities based on inflation and employment standards. Notably, it introduces new wage rates for nursing staff and mandates that a significant portion of revenue increases be allocated to direct care staff compensation.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive services and includes provisions for adaptive swimming lessons for children with disabilities, enhanced funding for senior nutrition programs, and the establishment of a Minnesota Caregiver Retirement Fund Trust. It also outlines new requirements for case management services, including ongoing education for case managers and the implementation of remote reassessments for waiver services. The effective dates for many provisions are set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, with some provisions taking effect immediately. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the quality and accessibility of human services across Minnesota while ensuring accountability and sustainability in funding and service delivery.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.213, 256.4792, 256.9657, 256.9752, 256B.431, 256B.434, 256R.02, 256R.23, 256R.24, 256R.25, 256R.26, 256R.27, 256R.41, 256R.43, 256S.205, 179A.54, 245A.042, 245A.06, 245D.091, 252.32, 256.476, 256B.0659, 256B.0911, 256B.092, 256B.0924, 256B.49, 256B.4914, 256B.85, 256B.851, 256.01, 256B.766, 245.735, 245.91, 245F.08, 245G.01, 245G.02, 245G.07, 245G.11, 245G.22, 254A.19, 254B.01, 254B.02, 254B.03, 254B.04, 254B.05, 254B.052, 254B.09, 254B.19, 256.043, 256B.0625, 256B.0757, 256B.761, 256I.04, 325F.725, 254B.181, 246.54, 246C.07, 253B.10, 256G.08, 256G.09, 611.43, 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.13, 245C.16, 256B.04, 256B.0949, 260E.14, 626.5572, 245C.10, 256B.051, 256B.0701, 256I.05, 144A.01, 144A.474, 144A.4799, 144G.08, 144G.31, 144G.52, 144G.54, 144G.55, 144.0724, 245A.03, 245A.04, 245A.043, 245A.10