SF2620 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Human services provisions modifications
Related bill: HF2161
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill proposes changes in several aspects of human services in Minnesota to enhance licensing, operational policy, and personal data protection, among other areas. It aims to improve regulations for home and community-based services, behavioral health services, child care, and substance use disorder treatment.
Main Provisions
Administrative Disqualification for Child Care Providers:
- Introduces a process for administrative disqualification of child care providers suspected of intentional program violations, such as false statements or receiving kickbacks.
Child Care Assistance Program Rules:
- Prohibits hiring practices aimed at fraudulently obtaining child care assistance funds and penalizes kickbacks or fraudulent activities.
Licensing Improvements:
- Simplifies and clarifies processes for obtaining and maintaining licenses for various services, including home, community-based, and behavioral health services.
- Introduces a streamlined process for initial licensure and renewals, requiring comprehensive documentation and compliance with electronic communication standards.
Emergency Overdose Treatment:
- Mandates that license holders maintain opiate antagonists for emergency use, with specific training protocols for staff.
Background Study Enhancements:
- Includes more detailed measures for conducting background studies that ensure the safety of individuals served, with particular focus on disqualifications and set-aside processes.
Data Sharing for Licensing and Oversight:
- Allows coordination and data sharing between state departments to enhance oversight and compliance.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Revisions to administrative disqualification processes for child care providers to deal with program violations.
- Changes in how background studies are conducted and the criteria for disqualification set-asides, aiming for more consistent and broad application across different services.
- Introduction of new requirements for emergency opiate antagonist availability, stressing easier access and simpler training requirements.
- Repeal of certain existing statutes to remove outdated or redundant provisions.
Relevant Terms
- Administrative Disqualification
- Child Care Assistance
- Licensing
- Opiate Antagonists
- Background Studies
- Disqualification Set-Aside
- Emergency Overdose Treatment
- Kickbacks
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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"Clarification of prohibited hiring practices for child care centers in relation to child care assistance."
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