HF2115 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Human services policy bill.

Related bill: SF2443

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2500311) proposes modifications to various aspects of human services, including aging and disability services, behavioral health, direct care and treatment, healthcare administration, licensing and disqualification, and departmental operations. It includes provisions for establishing new human services programs, creating criminal penalties, and introducing an intermediate school district behavioral health grant program.

The bill makes amendments to numerous Minnesota statutes, updating provisions related to service delivery, payment rates, administrative oversight, interagency coordination, and evaluation of costs and effectiveness. It also introduces technical corrections, repeals certain outdated statutory provisions, and ensures regulatory consistency.

One notable section details the commissioner’s responsibilities in overseeing day services for adults with disabilities, including needs assessment, rate establishment, rulemaking, and provider support. The bill eliminates the requirement for a needs determination when changing a day service provider’s name or ownership.

Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance the efficiency, coordination, and regulation of Minnesota’s human services programs.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 5 be appointed
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate accedes, CC of 5 be appointed
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 19, 2025SenateFloorActionThird Reading Repassed
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse adopted conference committee report
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading as amended by Conference
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was repassed as amended by Conference
May 19, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
SenateNoteActionEffective date
SenateNoteActionEffective date
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseNoteActionChapter number

Citations

 
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        "Clarification on the types of data considered private."
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      "removed": [
        "Certain exceptions for data sharing between departments."
      ],
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      "modified": [
        "Updated definitions of who can access certain data subsets."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.46",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 3, 4"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New timelines for appeals."
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      "summary": "Relates to appeal processes within human services.",
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        "Appeal procedures and involved parties."
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    "citation": "15.471",
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      "summary": "Amendment on healthcare service delivery data.",
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        "Alteration to the data submission format."
      ]
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      "added": [
        "Additional states included in reciprocity agreements."
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      "summary": "Modification of non-resident hunting licenses.",
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    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarified terminologies for service eligibility."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Ambiguities in service provisions."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to definitions related to children's mental health services.",
      "modified": [
        "Certain age group specifications for service recipients."
      ]
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        "Coverage for additional healthcare procedures."
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        "Coordination measures between departments."
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