HF2216

HF2216 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Conditions for admission to or continued residence in certain facilities prohibited, review and approval of increases in amounts charged by assisted living facilities required, termination or nonrenewal of assisted living contracts on certain grounds prohibited, and arbitration in assisted living contracts governing provisions modified.

Related bill: SF2522

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to Minnesota statutes regarding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and health-related services. Key provisions include:

Prohibited Conditions for Admission or Residence: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities cannot require residents to have or obtain a guardian or conservator as a condition of admission or continued residence.
Regulation and Approval of Charges in Assisted Living Facilities:
- Assisted living facilities must seek approval from the commissioner before increasing housing or service fees beyond the Consumer Price Index.
- Facilities must justify fee increases by providing detailed financial documentation and operational costs.
- The commissioner has authority to approve or deny the proposed fee increases.
Protections Against Termination or Non-Renewal of Contracts for Residents Switching to Public Funds:
- Assisted living facilities cannot terminate or refuse to renew a housing contract solely because a resident changes from private to public funding.
- Facilities must follow defined relocation planning and notification procedures.
Modifications to Arbitration Rules:
- Assisted living contracts cannot require mandatory arbitration as a condition of residence.
- Arbitration agreements must be optional and presented separately with clear disclosure.
- Provisions restricting legal recourse through arbitration might be void if not compliant.
Facility Responsibilities During Non-Renewal of Housing Agreements:
- Facilities must provide 60-day notice for non-renewal decisions and assist residents with relocation.
- The facility must collaborate with case managers, health professionals, and support networks to ensure a smooth transition.
Construction and Licensing Regulations:
- The commissioner will conduct surveys and reviews of facilities for compliance.
- New licensees must honor existing contracts after a change of ownership unless the commissioner approves proposed changes.

Overall, this bill aims to strengthen consumer protections for residents in long-term care facilities by regulating fee increases, preventing unfair housing terminations, and improving arbitration transparency.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Human Services Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Human Services Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
April 02, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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      "added": [
        "Provision for the commissioner to review blueprints for new facility construction."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the regulatory functions related to assisted living facilities under section 144G.09, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the licensing and monitoring schedule for assisted living facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144G.09",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for new licensee to honor existing contracts and provide justification for any proposed increase in service charges."
      ],
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      "summary": "This bill amends section 144G.19 by adding provisions regarding the change of ownership for assisted living facilities.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144G.19",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "A new requirement for facilities to justify and document proposed increases exceeding consumer price index changes."
      ],
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      "summary": "Amendment to section 144G.40 includes provisions for proposed charge increases for housing or services.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144G.40",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "Provisions requiring assisted living facilities to make arbitration optional."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications to section 144G.51 regarding arbitration in assisted living contracts.",
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        "Clarification on the use of optional arbitration provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144G.51",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Prohibition of contract termination due to a resident's change in payment from private to public funds."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to section 144G.52 regarding impermissible grounds for contract termination.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144G.52",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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        "Requirements for notice and assistance during nonrenewal of housing.",
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      "summary": "This bill modifies procedures for nonrenewal of housing under section 144G.53.",
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      "summary": "References to section 256B.49 are included in the context of coordination with a resident's case manager.",
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