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SF2894 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Supplemental nursing provisions modification

Related bill: HF2755

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update and clarify the regulations governing supplemental nursing services in Minnesota. The bill specifically targets who is classified as a controlling person and the definitions of direct and indirect ownership interests. It seeks to establish more precise definitions and oversight mechanisms for agencies providing supplemental nursing services.

Main Provisions

  • Definition of Controlling Person: The bill clarifies that the term "controlling person" includes any business entity or individual with management and decision-making authority over a supplemental nursing services agency. It further extends this definition to include individuals with direct or indirect beneficial ownership in such entities.

  • Direct Ownership Interest: A new provision defines "direct ownership interest" as a person or legal entity owning at least five percent of equity, capital stock, or profits in the registrant, or being a member of a limited liability company involved.

  • Indirect Ownership Interest: Another addition specifies "indirect ownership interest" as when an individual or entity has a direct ownership interest in another entity that has at least five percent ownership in the supplemental nursing service agency.

  • Oversight Enhancements: The bill mandates semiannual unannounced surveys every two years, alongside complaint investigations. This is aimed at enhancing the oversight of supplemental nursing services agencies to ensure compliance with existing regulations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill adds specificity to the definitions within the statutory framework for supplemental nursing services. It significantly shifts the regulatory landscape by establishing clearer parameters for ownership roles and heightens the state's oversight responsibilities with required unannounced inspections.

Relevant Terms

  • Supplemental Nursing Services
  • Controlling Person
  • Direct Ownership Interest
  • Indirect Ownership Interest
  • Oversight and Compliance
  • Equity and Capital Stock
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Registrant

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHuman Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies oversight practices for supplemental nursing services agencies under sections 144A.51 to 144A.53.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes oversight frequency and procedures, including the requirement for semiannual unannounced surveys and follow-up surveys."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144A.51 to 144A.53"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New subdivisions defining 'Direct ownership interest' and 'Indirect ownership interest'."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates definitions and oversight provisions for supplemental nursing services under sections 144A.70 to 144A.74.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies oversight responsibilities of supplemental nursing services by the commissioner, including amendments to subdivision terms and definitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144A.70 to 144A.74"
  }
]

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