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This bill amends Minnesota's housing support laws to create a new supplementary rate for specialized housing facilities that serve people experiencing homelessness with complex health needs. Specifically, the bill allows state agencies to negotiate an additional monthly rate of up to $975 for housing providers operating low-barrier indoor communities with private dwellings for individuals facing unsheltered homelessness who have substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or significant physical health challenges. The bill targets two specific facilities: a 100-bed facility in the Twin Cities metropolitan area that has been operating since 2020, and a 48-bed facility in central Minnesota set to open after 2025. These facilities must provide 24-hour-a-day supervision and on-site support services. The supplementary rate is designed to help these specialized housing providers cover the additional costs of supporting high-need populations and can be adjusted for inflation through legislative authorization. The provision will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is intended to provide more comprehensive support for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1579&ssn=0&y=2025