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SF2620 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Human services provisions modifications

Related bill: HF2161

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to revise and update various provisions related to human services in Minnesota. This includes adjustments to home and community-based services, behavioral health licensing, background studies, corrections reconsiderations, anti-kickback laws, and the protection of personal data.

Main Provisions

  • Child Care Assistance: Establishes procedures for administrative disqualification of child care providers accused of intentional program violations, such as falsifying information or receiving kickbacks.
  • Prohibited Practices: Prohibits hiring practices that exploit child care assistance benefits and discusses penalties for providing or receiving kickbacks.
  • Patient Definitions: Updates the definition of "patient" to include those in outpatient surgical and birth centers, residential substance use disorder treatment programs, and certain mental health programs.
  • Licensing Applications and Operations:
    • Stipulates requirements for applying for licenses in specified programs, emphasizing the importance of complete and accurate applications.
    • Outlines a set timeframe for the state to act on applications post-submission of complete documents.
  • License Issuance: Details conditions under which licenses can be issued or extended, including provisions for dual licensure of foster care settings.
  • Emergency Overdose Treatment: Requires specific programs to maintain opiate antagonists for emergency opioid overdose treatment and specifies storage and training protocols.
  • Use of Electronic Signatures: Permits electronic signatures for documents requiring a signature under relevant chapters.

Significant Changes

  • Kickback Penalties: Strengthens penalties related to utilizing child care assistance benefits for personal gain and clarifies permissible marketing practices.
  • Licensing Delegation: Specifies that certain variance approvals, particularly those affecting dual licensure, may only be granted by higher authorities and not through delegation.
  • Data Sharing and Process Coordination: Supports collaboration and data sharing between the Department of Human Services and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
  • Background Study Enhancements: Allows for broader access to arrest and investigative information to make informed licensing and employment decisions in relevant fields.

Relevant Terms

  • Administrative Disqualification
  • Kickbacks
  • Child Care Assistance
  • Background Studies
  • Opiate Antagonists
  • Licensing
  • Dual Licensure
  • Electronic Signatures

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for written notice using a signature-verified confirmed delivery method."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation addresses the administrative disqualification of child care providers under section 142E.51 subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on intent proving via a pattern of conduct."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142E.51",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill refers to wrongfully obtaining assistance under section 256.98, relating to kickbacks in child care benefits.",
      "modified": [
        "States that attempts to buy or sell access to child care subsidies constitute wrongfully obtaining assistance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Extensions to definitions for patients receiving services at outpatient centers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This modifies definitions related to patient care rights under section 144.651.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to clarify types of facilities that qualify under the definition of patient care."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144.651",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New requirements for designation of authorized agent."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section addresses changes in application procedures for licensure under section 245A.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes to application completeness criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245A.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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