SF683

SF683 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Intellectual and developmental disabilities legislative commission establishment and appropriation

Related bill: HF2415

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 683 aims to enhance services and policies for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Minnesota. It establishes a Legislative Commission on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, which will include members from the legislature alongside non-voting former legislators. This commission will evaluate and make recommendations on various aspects, including housing, employment, and access to rehabilitation and day services. The bill also involves creating a temporary stop (moratorium) on new licenses for adult foster care and community residential settings, with specific exceptions.

The commission's responsibilities include conducting detailed reviews of existing programs, assessing the effects of relevant legislative proposals, and identifying service gaps and needs for reform. The bill mandates that selected counties develop plans for improving and reforming disability services, which must be data-driven and include stakeholder input. These counties will also receive planning grants to support these activities. The commission will hold meetings both within and outside the Capitol to gather insights from people with disabilities, their families, and service providers, ensuring diverse and comprehensive feedback. Every two years, the commission will report its findings and recommendations to relevant legislative committees.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Human Services
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Authors added
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: No recommendation, re-referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provides for new exceptions to the licensing moratorium for adult foster care and community residential settings."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Does not remove any existing provisions, only adds exceptions."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies provisions related to licensure moratorium exceptions under Minnesota Statutes section 245A.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the scope of licensing moratoriums with new subclassifications."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "245A.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes clarifications limiting authority to modify day treatment and habilitation and prevocational rehabilitation programs."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals noted in the amendment."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 252.291 concerning authority over day treatment and rehabilitation programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifies certain regulatory oversight provisions for treatment programs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "252.291"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies the term 'informed choice' in the context of disability services."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals apply; references existing term definition."
      ],
      "summary": "References the definition of 'informed choice' within Minnesota Statutes section 256B.4905.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures cross-reference to 'informed choice' maintains consistency with broader legislative framework."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.4905"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Lists this section as a reference when assessing types of disability services available."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removals identified; serves as a reference point."
      ],
      "summary": "Mentioned as part of evaluating reform for disability services.",
      "modified": [
        "Provides guidance on classifying disability services."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256B.4914"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies compensation structure for non-legislative commission members."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No specific removals; ensures compliance with existing compensation rules."
      ],
      "summary": "References compensation provisions under section 150.575 for former legislators.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns reimbursement policies with standing statutory guidelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "150.575"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mandates a review of federal regulations affecting people with disabilities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Not applicable; focuses on federal compliance and assessment."
      ],
      "summary": "Addresses alignment with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.",
      "modified": [
        "Provides for recommendations to the federal delegation based on findings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "29 U.S.C. 3101 to 3361"
  }
]