Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update the laws related to supplemental nursing services in Minnesota. These updates aim to clarify the definitions and regulations that apply to entities involved in providing supplemental nursing services.

Main Provisions

• Definition of Controlling Person: The bill expands the definition of a "controlling person" to include not just business entities but also officers, program administrators, or directors with authority over business policy. It also includes individuals who own a direct or indirect interest in the relevant organization.

• Direct and Indirect Ownership Interest: The bill introduces clear definitions for "direct ownership interest" and "indirect ownership interest". A direct ownership interest means having at least a five percent stake in a business's equity, capital stock, or profits. An indirect ownership interest involves having a stake in an entity that, in turn, holds at least a five percent ownership interest in the registrant organization.

• Regulatory Oversight: It mandates that the commissioner oversees supplemental nursing services agencies through unannounced surveys conducted every two years and additional follow-up surveys and complaint investigations as needed. This is to ensure compliance with the specified sections of the law.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill modifies the existing statute by clarifying and expanding the definitions of key terms such as "controlling person" and introduces new terms related to ownership interests.
• It changes the frequency of oversight and surveys to every two years, enhancing the regulatory framework for these agencies.

Relevant Terms

• Controlling person
• Supplemental nursing services
• Direct ownership interest
• Indirect ownership interest
• Oversight
• Surveys and compliance
• Equity
• Registrant
• Commissioner