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This bill introduces several important protections for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care facilities. The legislation prohibits facilities from requiring residents or prospective residents to have a guardian or conservator as a condition of admission or continued residence. It establishes new requirements for facilities when proposing to increase charges for housing or services, mandating that facilities provide detailed documentation to the state commissioner, who must then review and approve or disapprove proposed increases. The bill also restricts facilities from terminating or refusing to renew contracts solely because a resident transitions from private to public funding. Additionally, the legislation modifies arbitration provisions, making mandatory arbitration prohibited and ensuring that any arbitration agreement is optional and cannot be a condition of admission. The bill aims to protect residents' rights by preventing arbitrary contract terminations, ensuring transparency in fee increases, and giving residents more control over their living arrangements and dispute resolution methods. These changes apply to various types of care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other licensed residential care providers in Minnesota.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2216&ssn=0&y=2025