HF2569 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Spatial separation requirement for residential programs modified, spatial separation requirement for assisted living facilities established, and notice to local municipalities after issuing licenses for residential settings required.
Related bill: SF3006
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to modify the licensing requirements for certain residential programs and assisted living facilities in Minnesota. It specifically focuses on spatial separation requirements and mandates notifications to local municipalities when licenses are issued.
Main Provisions
- Spatial Separation Requirement: Introduces a new requirement stipulating that new assisted living facilities or certain residential programs cannot be established within 1,320 feet of another similar facility or program if both have a capacity of six or fewer residents.
- Licensing Review: Modifies the process by which provisional licenses and renewals are granted. Applicants’ compliance history across various states is considered, including any history of violations or enforcement actions against them.
- Municipality Notification: Requires that local municipalities be notified when licenses for specific residential settings are issued.
- Application Accuracy: Clarifies that providing false information on license applications can result in denial, suspension, or revocation of the license.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill updates Minnesota Statutes to incorporate spatial separation requirements for licensing new assisted living facilities and some residential programs.
- It mandates the review of an applicant’s history of noncompliance and makes such history grounds for denial or revocation of licenses.
- Establishes mandatory notification procedures to municipalities after issuing licenses to ensure local governance is informed of new facilities or programs in their area.
Relevant Terms
compliance history, spatial separation, provisional license, assisted living facilities, residential programs, licensing requirements, notification, municipality, facility capacity, false statements, enforcement process.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"Introduces a spatial separation requirement for licensing small assisted living facilities.",
"Requires consideration of the number and size of existing assisted living facilities in the area."
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"summary": "This bill modifies the consideration process for applications of licenses for assisted living facilities under section 144G.15.",
"modified": [
"Expands the factors to be considered in license approval to include community service availability and land use plans."
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"citation": "144G.15"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Expands on the rights available under section 144G.16 concerning license denials.",
"Clarifies procedures for requesting reconsideration of a denied license."
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"summary": "Introduces a new subdivision to section 144G.16 regarding reconsideration rights for license denials.",
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"Provides additional conditions under which the commissioner may deny or revoke a license."
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"summary": "Adds a new subdivision to section 245A.04 related to facility inspections.",
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"Specifies new requirements for applicant cooperation with inspections and investigations."
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"Establishes new spatial separation requirements for new facilities relative to existing ones."
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"summary": "Amends certain constraints related to residential programs under section 245A.11.",
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