SF544 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain nursing facility property increases sunset removal provision and nursing facility property rate increase removal provision
Related bill: HF702
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 544 is a legislative bill that aims to adjust financial aspects of nursing facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill:
- Removes the expiration (sunset) for existing property rate increases in some nursing facilities, ensuring these increases do not automatically end.
- Introduces specific increases in property rates for selected nursing facilities in St. Paul, Duluth, Chatfield, and Fergus Falls, with these increases set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
- Outlines that these rate adjustments will remain effective or adjust according to set conditions regarding property payment rates transition or until specific future dates.
Overall, the bill focuses on managing financial rates for property concerning nursing facilities in various Minnesota locations.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces specific property rate increases for facilities in St. Paul, Duluth, Chatfield, and Fergus Falls starting January 1, 2025."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends section 256B.434, subd. 4k, concerning property rate increases for nursing facilities.",
"modified": [
"Specifies that the rate increase ends on the earlier of the transition to a new property payment rate or May 31, 2026."
]
},
"citation": "256B.434"
}
]