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 It also introduces technical corrections, repeals certain outdated statutory provisions, and ensures regulatory consistency.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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day |
Citations
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"summary": "This section deals with changes to the data practices for human services.",
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"Additional states included in reciprocity agreements."
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"summary": "Modification of non-resident hunting licenses.",
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"Ambiguities in service provisions."
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"summary": "Changes to definitions related to children's mental health services.",
"modified": [
"Certain age group specifications for service recipients."
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"summary": "Conditions under which the commissioner supervises day services.",
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