SF3544 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Rights and protections for residents of certain long-term care settings modification; rights and protections for clients receiving home care services and rights and protections for home and community-based services recipients
Related bill: HF3344
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to expand and enforce protections for LGBTQIA2S individuals and those living with HIV in long-term care and home care settings. It seeks to address discrimination and ensure these residents receive culturally competent and appropriate care.
Main Provisions
- Training Requirements: All staff in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities must undergo LGBTQIA2S and HIV cultural competency training within six months of employment and regularly thereafter.
- Resident Rights: Includes the right for residents to use their chosen name and pronouns, access appropriate medical care, and protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.
- Nondiscrimination Protections: Facilities must not deny admission, transfer, or discharge based on a resident's LGBTQIA2S identity or HIV status and must take steps to prevent harassment.
- Room Assignments and Facilities Use: Residents can choose roommates and have access to restrooms that align with their gender identity.
- Privacy and Autonomy: Ensures residents' records remain confidential and their personal space is respected.
- Civil Actions and Enforcement: Provides residents the right to file civil actions for discrimination and mandates immediate fines for violations without the opportunity for facilities to first correct them.
- Funding and Implementation: Appropriations are made for developing and providing the required cultural competency training.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces a specific focus on the rights and protections of LGBTQIA2S and HIV-positive individuals in care facilities.
- Mandates formal training on LGBTQIA2S and HIV issues across related care facilities.
- Establishes new grounds for civil action specifically related to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status.
- Implements new notification and training protocols for staff and clarity on how these trainings should be conducted and certified.
Relevant Terms
- LGBTQIA2S
- HIV
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- Cultural Competency
- Discrimination
- Transgender
- Intersex
- Two-Spirit
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the definitions related to patient and resident care rights under section 144.651, subdivision 2.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee