SF3054

SF3054 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus Human Services appropriations

Related bill: HF2434

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to make several changes to human services in Minnesota, focusing on services for aging adults, disability services, caregiver programs, and healthcare infrastructure. It intends to improve support structures for these populations and enhance service delivery systems.

Main Provisions

Aging and Older Adult Services: The bill modifies conditions under which nursing homes and boarding care homes may undergo renovation, replacement, or relocation. This includes provisions for facilities affected by emergencies like fires and conditions to ensure no increase in the number of licensed nursing home beds without necessity.
Patient Driven Payment Model: The bill introduces a phased approach to this new payment system to improve the funding model for patient care.
Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund: Establishes a trust to support caregivers through retirement contributions.
Recovery Residence Certification: Develops a certification process for recovery residences to better support individuals in recovery.
Collective Bargaining Unit Stipends: Requires payment of stipends to certain members involved in collective bargaining, enhancing worker welfare.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Facility Renovation/Relocation: Updates criteria for how and when nursing home facilities can relocate or renovate, especially after damage from hazards like fires, ensuring that replacement beds only reflect the necessary demand.
Licensing and Certification Adjustments: Adjusts provisions for how nursing beds are licensed and certified, including circumstances for transferring or laying away beds without resulting in increased capacity.
Reporting Requirements: Mandates reports and oversight on the implementations and outcomes of specified interventions, improving transparency and accountability.

Relevant Terms

Nursing Home Renovation
Aging Services
Caregiver Retirement Fund
Recovery Residence Certification
Patient Driven Payment Model
Collective Bargaining Stipends
Facility Licensing and Certification

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Human Services
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Finance
April 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Rule 21, referred to	Rules and Administration
April 27, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Rule 21, referred to	Rules and Administration
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: Adopt previous comm report
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: Adopt previous comm report
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for adjusting rental per diem for facilities with layaway beds."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the calculation formula for rental per diem property-related payment rates for nursing facilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated calculation method for property-related payment rate adjustments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.431",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill maintains surcharge requirements on laid-away beds in nursing facilities under section 256.9657.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the surcharge application to beds on layaway status."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256.9657",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions specific to layaway procedures and bed transfer approvals."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill addresses layaway procedures for licensed bed transfers under 256B.431.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies layaway adjustment provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.431",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 30"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for relocation and renovation projects with specified conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends exceptions for replacement beds in nursing home facilities under section 144A.071.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates qualification criteria for exceptions related to bed replacements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144A.071",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details regarding new facilities affected by flood-related projects."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Provisions for interim and settle-up payment processes for new nursing facilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the payment process for newly established facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256R.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]