HF2191

HF2191 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Children and families licensing and certification regulations modified.

Related bill: SF2507

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update and modify the licensing and certification regulations for programs related to children and families in Minnesota. It incorporates amendments to several Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes.

Main Provisions

Licensing Procedures: The bill clarifies the process for issuing licenses, including conditions under which temporary or provisional licenses may be granted. Licenses can be issued for up to two years if certain conditions are met.
Revocation and Denial of Licenses: Specifies circumstances under which licenses can be denied, revoked, or not reissued. It includes considerations for past disqualifications, license denials, or revocations.
Delegation of Authority: County and private agencies are delegated authority to perform certain licensing functions but with specific exclusions that may only be handled by the commissioner.
Training Requirements: Updates the required training for child passenger restraint systems for facilities serving children under nine years old. Training must be completed by certified individuals and meet specific criteria.
Collaboration and Data Sharing: Mandates coordination and data sharing between the commissioners of children, youth, and families, and human services to enforce the regulations effectively.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Extension of Licensing Term: The bill allows for licenses to be extended or renewed based on compliance and the community's best interests.
Training Update: Changes the age cutoff for mandatory child passenger restraint training from eight to nine years old.
Emergency Placement Variance: Provides latitude in training requirements for emergency relative placements, allowing for variances if safety checks are met.
Jurisdiction Clarification: The commissioner cannot issue licenses if a tribal licensing authority has jurisdiction.

Relevant Terms

Licensing and Certification
Child Passenger Restraint Systems
Revocation of License
Commissioner Authority
Emergency Relative Placement
Variance
County Agencies

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	Children and Families Finance and Policy

Citations

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      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies licensing and certification regulations for programs licensed under section 245A.18.",
      "modified": [
        "Delegation and issuance of variances."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245A.18"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for disqualified individuals in relation to service locations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill addresses conditions under which a license cannot be issued based on disqualifications related to section 245C.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions relating to household members' qualifications for service provision locations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245C.03"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Procedures for appeal and compliance documentation."
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      "removed": [
        "N/A"
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      "summary": "This bill aligns provisions with section 245C.17 regarding immediate removal orders for disqualified individuals.",
      "modified": [
        "Order conditions for direct contact service scenarios."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245C.17"
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  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Monthly reporting requirements."
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      "removed": [
        "N/A"
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      "summary": "This bill involves disqualification reconsiderations as noted under section 245C.25.",
      "modified": [
        "Agency procedures for handling disqualification reconsiderations."
      ]
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        "N/A"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Timeline for implementation and data handling specifications."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
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        "Adjustments for reporting processes in alignment with technology implementation."
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