Bill > HF1215

This bill modifies licensing regulations for providers operating under chapters 245A and 245D, introducing several key changes to how the Minnesota Department of Human Services handles licensing violations and support for providers. The bill requires the commissioner to be more specific when issuing correction orders or conditional licenses, ensuring that penalties are targeted to the specific service site where violations occurred, rather than automatically applying to an entire organization. It mandates that before issuing a conditional license, the commissioner must first inform the license holder about potential future actions, and allows for reduced conditional license periods if the provider demonstrates compliance progress. The bill also introduces new supportive measures, such as requiring the commissioner to refer license holders to legal or technical assistance when facing enforcement actions and partnering with culturally specific organizations to provide education and training. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number of correction orders and conditional licenses issued, including aggregated data about the affected providers. For providers challenging correction orders, the bill now explicitly offers alternative dispute resolution services and provides a structured process for requesting reconsideration of orders, with specific guidelines for submission and review.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1215&ssn=0&y=2025