Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide additional financial resources to housing support providers in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, specifically focusing on facilities assisting adults recovering from substance use disorder, mental illness, or those experiencing housing instability.

Main Provisions

• The bill introduces a supplemental rate for up to 24 housing support beds in Otter Tail County.
• The additional rate is meant to be negotiated by county agencies and is set on top of the existing rate specified in Minnesota Statutes section 256I.05, subdivision 1.
• The supplemental rate will not exceed the maximum rate allowed under another related provision, subdivision 1a, including any inflationary adjustments authorized by lawmakers.
• The supplemental rate will begin on July 1, 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amends current statute (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.05) to add a new provision allowing for the negotiation of extra funding specifically for Otter Tail County's housing support needs.
• Focuses on addressing additional support needs due to substance abuse recovery, mental health issues, and housing instability, which were not distinctly provided for under the previous law.

Relevant Terms

• Supplemental rate
• Housing support providers
• Substance use disorder
• Mental illness
• Housing instability
• Otter Tail County
• Inflationary adjustments