This bill proposes significant changes to Minnesota's human services laws, specifically focusing on housing stabilization services. It repeals existing provisions related to these services, including Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.051, and various subdivisions of the Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement. The bill amends sections 245C.03 and 245C.10 to remove references to housing stabilization services, streamlining regulations for unlicensed home and community-based waiver providers serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill also modifies provider enrollment and background study requirements, shifting the focus away from housing stabilization while introducing new definitions and provisions for housing access grants aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities in securing housing.

Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for housing stabilization services for individuals with disabilities at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It defines key terms and outlines eligibility criteria, requiring individuals to be 18 years or older, enrolled in medical assistance, and demonstrate housing instability. The bill details the types of services available, such as housing transition and tenancy sustaining services, and sets qualifications and duties for agencies providing these services, including a pre-enrollment risk assessment. Compliance training for agency staff is mandated, effective from January 1, 2027, and the bill includes provisions for reducing supplemental service rates over two years and allows exceptions to service limits under specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0658, 256L.03, 256B.051